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N144 PNY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,252 mi
Last recorded103,252 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 PNY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,252 miles

front pads unable to see

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,634 miles

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

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 96,634 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,929 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

adjusted both headlights

Fail 4 Apr 2011 88,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

adjusted both headlights

Pass 11 Mar 2010 83,004 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,225 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 73,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,214 miles

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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N144 PNY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 N144 PNY, 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 N144 PNY registered?

N144 PNY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N144 PNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N144 PNY 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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