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N939 YTF

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,907 mi
Last recorded156,907 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN939 YTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 156,907 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 156,904 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 152,779 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

nearside rear outer sill is corroding

offside headlamp has a crack

offside rear outer sill is covered in thick sealer and may have corrosion or repair underneath.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 148,485 miles

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

offside front headlamp glass cracked .

Fail 4 Jul 2013 148,485 miles

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

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

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

offside front headlamp glass cracked .

Pass 6 Jun 2012 145,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 145,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2011 142,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 139,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 126,287 miles

slight freeplay in steering colunm

Fail 3 Jun 2009 126,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight freeplay in steering colunm

Pass 20 Jun 2008 111,800 miles

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

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to crack & perish

Fail 6 Feb 2007 97,687 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 97,687 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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N939 YTF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N939 YTF, 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 N939 YTF registered?

N939 YTF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N939 YTF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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