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N877 GRV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,477 mi
Last recorded131,477 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN877 GRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 131,477 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Parking brake has long travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter and fuel hose deteriorating (strong advise)

nearside rear inner sill corroding (strong advise)

nearside rear part of bumper damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2009 131,434 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake has long travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter and fuel hose deteriorating (strong advise)

nearside rear inner sill corroding (strong advise)

nearside rear part of bumper damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,788 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 11,788 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 111,296 miles

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

nearside rear brake noisy suspect shoes to be worn low

nsr outer sill has been repaired (unable to tell if it is welded)

osf tyre perished

rear flexi hose metal ferulles corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 17 Nov 2007 111,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside rear brake noisy suspect shoes to be worn low

nsr outer sill has been repaired (unable to tell if it is welded)

osf tyre perished

rear flexi hose metal ferulles corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Oct 2006 103,522 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 92,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 92,516 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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N877 GRV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N877 GRV, 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 N877 GRV registered?

N877 GRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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