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N881 YAC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,021 mi
Last recorded137,021 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 YAC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 137,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 137,021 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 131,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front and rear wipers split

front brake disc corroded

fuel filter corroded

spare tyre on legal limit

Fail 3 Jul 2009 125,129 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

fuel filter corroded

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2009 125,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

fuel filter corroded

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 30 Jun 2008 121,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 121,511 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2007 110,857 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 97,536 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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N881 YAC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N881 YAC, 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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N881 YAC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 1996.

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