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N85 DVW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,165 mi
Last recorded127,165 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 DVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 127,165 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 127,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 122,378 miles

All anti roll bar bushes cracking

Both rear tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

Near side front road rim dented

Near side rear wheel binding slightly

Near side wing mirror and intirior mirror slightly loose

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Spare wheel not in carier, still secure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 122,378 miles

All anti roll bar bushes cracking

Both rear tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

Near side front road rim dented

Near side rear wheel binding slightly

Near side wing mirror and intirior mirror slightly loose

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Spare wheel not in carier, still secure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 119,581 miles

Both steering rack side arms have slight play

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front anti roll bar links and "D" bushes cracking

Front brake discs slightly worn

NMear side wing mirror insicure

Off side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box mounts in poor condition

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 119,581 miles

Both steering rack side arms have slight play

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front anti roll bar links and "D" bushes cracking

Front brake discs slightly worn

NMear side wing mirror insicure

Off side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box mounts in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2009 118,715 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers poor

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front number plate cracked

Imballance in rear hand and foot brake application

Light scratching to windscreen

Near side front outer road rim dented in two places

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror loose/damaged

Off side front outer sill dented

Off side rear tyre has inner and outer edge ware

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box mounts poor

Rear number plate fadeing

Spair wheel in boot, carrer slightly loose but secured with cable ties

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 118,715 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers poor

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front number plate cracked

Imballance in rear hand and foot brake application

Light scratching to windscreen

Near side front outer road rim dented in two places

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror loose/damaged

Off side front outer sill dented

Off side rear tyre has inner and outer edge ware

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box mounts poor

Rear number plate fadeing

Spair wheel in boot, carrer slightly loose but secured with cable ties

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 116,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2008 116,580 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2007 114,363 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 114,363 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

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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N85 DVW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N85 DVW, 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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N85 DVW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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