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N866 VPD

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,762 mi
Last recorded52,762 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 VPD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,762 miles

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Rear exhaust hanger is missing but the exhaust is still supported

Rear exhaust hanger is temporarily repaired

Fail 14 Oct 2016 52,762 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Rear exhaust hanger is missing but the exhaust is still supported

Rear exhaust hanger is temporarily repaired

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,023 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,512 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tail light damaged

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 10 Oct 2014 43,512 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tail light damaged

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,611 miles

damage to offside front of vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2013 38,605 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,657 miles

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

O/S/R tail light damaged repaired

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 20 Nov 2012 34,657 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R tail light damaged repaired

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,950 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,733 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 17,381 miles

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 30 Sep 2008 17,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,328 miles

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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N866 VPD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N866 VPD, 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 N866 VPD registered?

N866 VPD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N866 VPD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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