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N876 YTF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,716 mi
Last recorded65,716 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN876 YTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,716 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 63,118 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,118 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,958 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 59,958 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Nov 2011 59,957 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

slight lift in nearside front top mount

Fail 2 Aug 2011 59,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front indicator outer lens damaged

play in front strut top mounts

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,055 miles

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

front brake pads low

nsr tyre tread rubber flaking

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,042 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,714 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 37,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,951 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 35,951 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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N876 YTF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N876 YTF, 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 N876 YTF registered?

N876 YTF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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