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N889 RBB

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,559 mi
Last recorded124,559 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 RBB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 124,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 124,554 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 112,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,897 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 110,889 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,129 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 107,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 102,915 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 102,877 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 96,895 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 90,328 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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N889 RBB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N889 RBB, 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 N889 RBB registered?

N889 RBB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N889 RBB safe to buy?

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