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N172 EYB

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,629 mi
Last recorded180,629 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 EYB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 180,629 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 180,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 169,144 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 169,144 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 151,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 126,699 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 126,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 109,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,165 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 80,489 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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N172 EYB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N172 EYB, 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 N172 EYB registered?

N172 EYB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N172 EYB safe to buy?

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