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N902 NCD

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,508 mi
Last recorded95,508 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN902 NCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2015 95,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

brake test passed, on minimum limit

Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,654 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 90,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,085 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 87,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,387 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,671 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,052 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 71,026 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,496 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,696 miles

Engine has excessive oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,476 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 43,448 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,962 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 33,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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N902 NCD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N902 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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What year was N902 NCD registered?

N902 NCD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N902 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N902 NCD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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