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N944 NGK

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,372 mi
Last recorded77,372 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN944 NGK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 77,372 miles

advise 2 front anti-roll bar bushes+pins perished

advise front brake hoses starting to perish

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

advise very slight oil leak from o/s/f shock absorber.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 71,488 miles

advise full brake check. advise oil leak from engine. advise slight rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,522 miles

anti roll bar pin bushes worn.

brake discs worn.

exhaurst front pipe corroded.

fog light bulb flickers.

oil leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,620 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 59,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 54,389 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 54,389 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall wearing thin outter

oil leak

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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N944 NGK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N944 NGK, 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 N944 NGK registered?

N944 NGK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N944 NGK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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