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N923 SEC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,435 mi
Last recorded65,435 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN923 SEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre has side wall cut

Fail 25 Mar 2015 65,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre has side wall cut

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,763 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 58,763 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

park brake light illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,889 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,811 miles

Both front discs slight pitting

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,229 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,229 miles

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

differant size tyres on front that are on the rear

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,431 miles

tyre size on front 165/65x13

tyre size on rear155x13

Fail 23 Jul 2009 36,431 miles

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

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

tyre size on front 165/65x13

tyre size on rear155x13

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,616 miles

front discs and pads showing signs of wear

front tyres differant sizes to rear tyres

Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,616 miles

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

front discs and pads showing signs of wear

front tyres differant sizes to rear tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,729 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,816 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 20,816 miles

Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 19,978 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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N923 SEC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SEC, 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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N923 SEC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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