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N890 RDF

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,996 mi
Last recorded59,996 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 RDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 59,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,249 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 59,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,665 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 56,665 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,224 miles

Advise: Slight imballance on rear service brake.

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,781 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,645 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 50,645 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,777 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,777 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 46,597 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

travel on parking brake

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,597 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

travel on parking brake

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,035 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 43,526 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,736 miles

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

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

offside front brake pulsing on brake application

Fail 10 Mar 2006 39,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,140 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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N890 RDF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N890 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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N890 RDF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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