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N923 FTR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,947 mi
Last recorded118,947 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN923 FTR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 118,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 111,329 miles

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

off side and near side front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

off side front seat belt slow to retract

very slighht play in off side front steering rack side arm

Fail 20 May 2008 111,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

off side and near side front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

off side front seat belt slow to retract

very slighht play in off side front steering rack side arm

Pass 17 May 2007 94,961 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 94,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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 9 Jun 2006 78,535 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 78,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

front discs wearing unevenly on inner faces

Pass 21 Jun 2005 57,902 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 57,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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N923 FTR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N923 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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What year was N923 FTR registered?

N923 FTR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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