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N952 GTR

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,129 mi
Last recorded72,129 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN952 GTR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 72,129 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 72,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Fail 31 May 2016 67,426 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,577 miles

Corrosion starting in offside outer sill

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 62,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion starting in offside outer sill

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall.

Windscreen marked by nearside front wiper blade.

Fail 27 May 2014 57,563 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall.

Windscreen marked by nearside front wiper blade.

Pass 22 May 2013 52,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre sidwall perished and tread cracked

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Windscreen slightly marked

Fail 22 May 2013 52,293 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre sidwall perished and tread cracked

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Windscreen slightly marked

Pass 29 May 2012 47,078 miles

Air bag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 May 2011 41,327 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 41,327 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 34,537 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 34,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 May 2009 27,573 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 27,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 19,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 31 May 2007 17,170 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 17,170 miles

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

plug repair of off side rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2006 16,339 miles

17% front brake imbalance (near side lower)

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

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

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

off side front tyre plug repaired

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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N952 GTR is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N952 GTR, 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 N952 GTR registered?

N952 GTR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N952 GTR shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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