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N212 GRE

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,396 mi
Last recorded64,396 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 GRE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2008 64,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 61,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2007 61,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2006 57,472 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 54,023 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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N212 GRE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N212 GRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N212 GRE registered?

N212 GRE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N212 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 GRE shows 6 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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