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N131 FTU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,810 mi
Last recorded44,810 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 FTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,810 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 44,742 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm n/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s rear tyre starting to crack/peresh between the tread

o/s rear wheel corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,824 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked.

Centre section of exhaust loose.

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 37,779 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished/cracked.

Centre section of exhaust loose.

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,131 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,434 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 32,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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N131 FTU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N131 FTU, 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 N131 FTU registered?

N131 FTU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N131 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N131 FTU shows 7 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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