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N856 MGB

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,026 mi
Last recorded99,026 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 MGB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 99,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r axle mount corroded slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,749 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2008 95,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 91,871 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 May 2006 85,836 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 85,835 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 12 May 2005

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N856 MGB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N856 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N856 MGB registered?

N856 MGB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N856 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 MGB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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