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N941 URX

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,731 mi
Last recorded127,731 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN941 URX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,731 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 127,731 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 127,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 125,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs very badly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 125,202 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 121,816 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Lower rear engine steady bar bush deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 121,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Lower rear engine steady bar bush deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 119,902 miles

Cooling fan seized (have disconnected)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside wiper split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,169 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 116,856 miles

near side steering noisey

Fail 28 Jun 2010 116,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake fluid low

near side steering noisey

Pass 26 Jun 2009 115,141 miles

o/s steering rack slight play

Fail 25 Jun 2009 115,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2008 113,279 miles

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2007 104,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 83,643 miles

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

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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N941 URX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N941 URX, 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 N941 URX registered?

N941 URX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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