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N165 VCY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,498 mi
Last recorded56,498 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 VCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,498 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,050 miles

surface corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,199 miles

front pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,464 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 54,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 53,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

advise nsf tyre close to limit 155/70/13

advise rear number plate damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,655 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)

advise nsf tyre close to limit 155/70/13

advise rear number plate damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2012 51,320 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,516 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 48,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,165 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,985 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,982 miles

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

n/s/r brake efficiency low

Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,990 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,518 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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N165 VCY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N165 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 N165 VCY registered?

N165 VCY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N165 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N165 VCY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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