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N885 NCD

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,934 mi
Last recorded51,934 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 NCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,934 miles

Both inner sills have corrosion,the n/s is very close to being excessive

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s door mirror casing is broken and is glued to vehicle

rear wiper missing

Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,815 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has perished sidewall

Oil leak ()

corrosion to n/s/f chassis and o/s/r

Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has perished sidewall

Oil leak ()

corrosion to n/s/f chassis and o/s/r

Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,572 miles

corrosion to both front inner wings

light corrosion to sills

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,459 miles

dents in rear

front shock absorbers worn

o/s/ door mirror broken

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,216 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

accident danmage to various panels

poss pas leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sides rear tyres, outer sidewalls perished

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,329 miles

both sides rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

some corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,236 miles

both sides rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,911 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,911 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,507 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N885 NCD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N885 NCD, 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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N885 NCD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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