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N943 OAD

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,792 mi
Last recorded65,792 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN943 OAD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,792 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2010 64,013 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,415 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,458 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 58,018 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 58,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,338 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 55,338 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake pads appear low. near side front tyre has wall perishing.

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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N943 OAD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N943 OAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N943 OAD registered?

N943 OAD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N943 OAD safe to buy?

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