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N882 OVK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

95,432 mi
Last recorded95,432 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN882 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 95,432 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 95,427 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion noted on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 29 Oct 2007 86,733 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 86,733 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust and back box heavy corrosion

engine oil leak

n/s inner cv boot leaking gearbox oil

rear wiper needs replaced

Fail 16 Oct 2007 86,487 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Oct 2007 86,370 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,772 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 79,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N882 OVK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 N882 OVK, 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 N882 OVK registered?

N882 OVK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N882 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N882 OVK shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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