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N161 PNY

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,871 mi
Last recorded134,871 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 PNY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 134,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 128,021 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 122,934 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 117,124 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 117,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 114,086 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 93,679 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to groan

spare wheel tyre perished badly

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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N161 PNY is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N161 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 N161 PNY registered?

N161 PNY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N161 PNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 PNY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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