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N171 DAB

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 DAB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,020 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,246 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,301 miles

exhaust front section very corroded

front brake discs poor condition

nearside outer cv boot cracking

Fail 9 Feb 2009 89,233 miles

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

exhaust front section very corroded

front brake discs poor condition

nearside outer cv boot cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,474 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded and starting to blow, rest of system corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2008 83,458 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust front pipe corroded and starting to blow, rest of system corroding

nearside wiper poor

Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,994 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 77,994 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 71,810 miles

Imbalance & variation front brakes.

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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N171 DAB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N171 DAB, 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 N171 DAB registered?

N171 DAB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N171 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 DAB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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