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N949 BBA

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,580 mi
Last recorded107,580 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 BBA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of structural mounts

offside rear chassis excessively corroded but not within 30cm of structural mounts

offside rear tyre 2mm on outer to 2.5mm on inner edges

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 107,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear chassis corroded but not within 30cm of structural mounts

offside rear chassis excessively corroded but not within 30cm of structural mounts

offside rear tyre 2mm on outer to 2.5mm on inner edges

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust fouling body

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of structure

offside rear chassis excessively corroded but not within structural mounts

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 103,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust fouling body

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of structure

offside rear chassis excessively corroded but not within structural mounts

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 99,608 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 99,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear inner sill where axle mounts corroded

offside rear lens repaired with tape

slight movement in offside front strut top mount when suspension suspended

Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front outer door handles difficult to open doors

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside front outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of suspension,spring or component mountings

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in either offside and nearside front inner rack arms or steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2010 95,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front outer door handles difficult to open doors

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside front outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of suspension,spring or component mountings

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in either offside and nearside front inner rack arms or steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2009 91,330 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in strut top bushes

unable to check the front brake pipes due to plastic casing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,330 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in strut top bushes

unable to check the front brake pipes due to plastic casing

Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,948 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 86,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no rear wiper arm

Fail 22 Jan 2007 83,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 83,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 77,769 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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N949 BBA is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N949 BBA, 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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N949 BBA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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