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N217 CVV

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,755 mi
Last recorded137,755 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 CVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 137,755 miles

offside front door little difficult to open.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,000 miles

excessive oil leak from engine

hand brake travel quite high

Pass 2 Oct 2012 123,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 129,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 122,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 114,960 miles

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

advise nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

handbrake could benefit from some adjustment

Pass 29 Sep 2008 107,326 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 106,843 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 98,750 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 98,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 80,129 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 80,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N217 CVV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N217 CVV, 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 N217 CVV registered?

N217 CVV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N217 CVV safe to buy?

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