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N922 FTR

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,466 mi
Last recorded74,466 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN922 FTR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,466 miles

Offside Front Indicator lense missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 74,453 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator lense missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,211 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

nearside front bumper loose

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 27 Mar 2025 66,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

nearside front bumper loose

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 27 Mar 2024 60,323 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 60,323 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,150 miles

Central Lower gear box mount damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,603 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,879 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,566 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,243 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 50,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,954 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 46,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,999 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 44,997 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,125 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 43,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,806 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 38,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,865 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 36,865 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,212 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,244 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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N922 FTR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N922 FTR, 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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N922 FTR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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