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N864 TAA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,542 mi
Last recorded93,542 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN864 TAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,542 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 93,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,095 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 86,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,826 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 83,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,602 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear chassis extensions corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2009 78,602 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear chassis extensions corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2008 76,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 76,533 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,705 miles

as advised with fail

Fail 11 Jul 2007 71,705 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroding on joints and mountings

front and rear chassis extensions corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,642 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 68,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N864 TAA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N864 TAA, 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 N864 TAA registered?

N864 TAA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N864 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N864 TAA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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