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P742 TYG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

107,901 mi
Last recorded107,901 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 TYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,901 miles

Coolant level low

Engine has slight oil leak

Front Number plate damaged

Front Section of exhaust has been tied up

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

Gear box has slight oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat has child seat fitted unable to carry out inspection on seat belt

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

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

Rear Number plate damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2016 107,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant level low

Engine has slight oil leak

Front Number plate damaged

Front Section of exhaust has been tied up

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

Gear box has slight oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat has child seat fitted unable to carry out inspection on seat belt

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

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

Rear Number plate damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake hose metal support bracket broken and insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2015 106,347 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air filter housing insecure and deattached (possibly cause for emiisions aswell as exhaust)

offside rear brake hose metal support bracket broken and insecure

offside rear light lens not seated correctly

rear exhaust back box corroded and deteriated (recommend replace)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,944 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 103,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 101,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 101,653 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,793 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 98,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 97,207 miles

grease around o/s cv gaitor

windscreen scratched

Fail 14 Jan 2011 97,207 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

grease around o/s cv gaitor

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Dec 2009 95,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 93,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose the cords

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 93,189 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose the cords

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 85,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 76,439 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 76,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,138 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 70,138 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P742 TYG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 P742 TYG, 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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P742 TYG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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