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N932 VPG

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,913 mi
Last recorded103,913 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN932 VPG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 103,913 miles

boot loaded

nearside drive shaft feels and sounds worn

slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jul 2012 103,906 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both drive shaft inner boots very perished and both shafts have play.

Front brake hose 'buffers' are insecure but the hoses do not foul on lock to lock check

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

Vehicle is low on the offside

Pass 19 Jun 2011 90,903 miles

nearside cv boot perished

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,319 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel near to limit

Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,237 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel near to limit

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,104 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,213 miles

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

slight grease discharge offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,901 miles

nail in tyre

slight grease discharge to offside front driveshaft gaiter

Pass 8 Jun 2005 34,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 34,085 miles

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

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

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

Heavy surface rust/corrosion and slight blow rear exhaust pipe.

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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N932 VPG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N932 VPG, 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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N932 VPG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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