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N961 GOR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,638 mi
Last recorded107,638 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 GOR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 107,638 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 107,638 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 107,625 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

small cracks in outer sidewall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 106,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 103,305 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 99,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N961 GOR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N961 GOR, 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 N961 GOR registered?

N961 GOR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N961 GOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N961 GOR shows 6 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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