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N867 DBG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,813 mi
Last recorded110,813 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN867 DBG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 110,813 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 110,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres type

Pass 12 May 2010 95,437 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 95,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,358 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 84,358 miles

Long handbrake travel

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,379 miles

n/s/r tyr in poor condition

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

rear service brake has slight inbalance

Fail 27 Feb 2008 76,379 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyr in poor condition

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

rear service brake has slight inbalance

Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,876 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 70,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

CENTRE/REAR SILENCER JOINT RUSTED THROUGH

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

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,446 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 65,446 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen scratched top of screen.

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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N867 DBG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol 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 N867 DBG, 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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N867 DBG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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