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N901 ODG

1996 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,330 mi
Last recorded167,330 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 ODG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 167,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

all rear brake hose ferrules corroding

both front tyres worn on outer edges. due to design of tread is not a reason for rejection

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing

small tear offside wiper blade

Fail 27 Jan 2009 167,188 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

all rear brake hose ferrules corroding

both front tyres worn on outer edges. due to design of tread is not a reason for rejection

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing

small tear offside wiper blade

Pass 6 Feb 2008 158,938 miles

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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

Gearbox oil leak

Near side steering rack boot getting weak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear inner sill corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Oil leak

Rear end offside outer sill corroding

Rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Fail 6 Feb 2008 158,938 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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

Gearbox oil leak

Near side steering rack boot getting weak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear inner sill corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Oil leak

Rear end offside outer sill corroding

Rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2007 148,930 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre perishing

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

small tear both wiper blades

Fail 30 Jan 2007 148,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing

slight buckle nearside rear wheel.

small tear both wiper blades

Pass 9 Feb 2006 140,407 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 140,407 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N901 ODG is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N901 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 N901 ODG registered?

N901 ODG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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