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N162 BOV

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,321 mi
Last recorded65,321 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 BOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2011 65,321 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc's pitted

Naesride front tyre slightly perished

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside mirror loose

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

Slight oil leak from filter

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,646 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 57,644 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,271 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded.[replacement recommended]

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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N162 BOV is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N162 BOV, 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 N162 BOV registered?

N162 BOV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N162 BOV safe to buy?

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