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N85 PDL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,579 mi
Last recorded105,579 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 PDL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 105,579 miles

Emissions not tested Due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks HT lead (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,978 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 101,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,932 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,215 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 96,215 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 92,866 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 89,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,290 miles

slight age cracks n/s/r tyere

slight cracks o/s/r lamp lenz advise

slight cracks rear number plate advise

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,011 miles

neardside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,677 miles

advise corrision on front brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2011 76,677 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise corrision on front brake discs

Fail 27 Jan 2010 73,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near and offside front brake discs corroded and pitted but not affecting brake balance at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,877 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near and offside front brake discs corroded and pitted but not affecting brake balance at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,192 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,745 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 62,745 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,084 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 56,084 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,748 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear number plates slighty damaged

hand brake travel slighty long

near side front steering rack gaiter slighty perished

slight play in both front strut tops

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 PDL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PDL, 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 N85 PDL registered?

N85 PDL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N85 PDL shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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