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N914 CUY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

102,300 mi
Last recorded102,300 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN914 CUY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2010 102,300 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,759 miles

front discs corroded on inner surface

n/s/f tyre excess wear on inner edge

n/s/r seat belt slightly cut

Fail 21 Oct 2009 97,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded on inner surface

n/s/f tyre excess wear on inner edge

n/s/r seat belt slightly cut

Pass 24 Oct 2008 93,846 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 93,846 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 88,825 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 88,824 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,738 miles

front brake imbalance 22percent

Fail 21 Jul 2006 82,720 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front outer antiroll bar bushes badly worn

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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N914 CUY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N914 CUY, 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 N914 CUY registered?

N914 CUY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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