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N161 VCY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,168 mi
Last recorded131,168 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 VCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 131,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 119,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,603 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2009 101,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre on limit/perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 96,621 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 96,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake discs corrodid.

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 92,541 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 92,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 90,014 miles

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

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

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 VCY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

N161 VCY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N161 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 VCY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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