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N953 NFB

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,156 mi
Last recorded70,156 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 NFB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,156 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 66,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2011 54,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,626 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 54,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

FAN BELT/ALT BELT SQUEEL MASSIVE PLAY

HANDBRAKE HIGHISH

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,535 miles

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

immobilizer operation is intermittent

one bulb bown in center stop light

Fail 9 Sep 2010 47,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

immobilizer operation is intermittent

one bulb bown in center stop light

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2008 37,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake readings low

Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake readings low

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,210 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 24,037 miles

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

front plate marginal damage

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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N953 NFB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N953 NFB, 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 N953 NFB registered?

N953 NFB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is N953 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N953 NFB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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