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N883 RDF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,384 mi
Last recorded38,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 RDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,007 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,736 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,648 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight free play in steering column

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,898 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake disc's corroded

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,881 miles

play in front strut tops

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,477 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,702 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 26,689 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 25,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,589 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s wing mirror taped on

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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N883 RDF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N883 RDF, 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 N883 RDF registered?

N883 RDF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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