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N897 ODG

1996 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,821 mi
Last recorded111,821 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 ODG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2013 111,821 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

thorn in sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2012 106,287 miles

OSR inner sill getting rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2011 100,176 miles

OSR sill return getting rusty

Rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,944 miles

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

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

n/s rack knuckle has free play

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 8 Feb 2010 96,944 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s rack knuckle has free play

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,341 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 94,312 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,606 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 88,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,255 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 76,048 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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N897 ODG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 N897 ODG, 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 N897 ODG registered?

N897 ODG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N897 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 ODG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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