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N119 FCR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,841 mi
Last recorded120,841 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 FCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 120,841 miles

bad oil leaks

damage to body work

n s f indictor lens cracked

steering rack noisey

Fail 22 Feb 2013 120,828 miles

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

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

bad oil leaks

damage to body work

n s f indictor lens cracked

steering rack noisey

Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,300 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2011 113,955 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 113,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 110,839 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 106,638 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 106,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 102,734 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 96,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,144 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight roughness and movement

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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N119 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N119 FCR, 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 N119 FCR registered?

N119 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N119 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N119 FCR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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