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N221 DDY

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,277 mi
Last recorded79,277 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 DDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,277 miles

STICKERS IN FONT WINDSCREEN ENCROCHING INTO DRIVERS VISION OF ROAD

Fail 19 Jan 2009 79,270 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

STICKERS IN FONT WINDSCREEN ENCROCHING INTO DRIVERS VISION OF ROAD

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,079 miles

both fron anti roll bar bushes are starting to perish

front number plate is blemished

Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,475 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

exhaust system getting very rusty and has small leak by rear exhaust box

front number plate getting hard to read

o/s head lamp aim a bit low

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2006 63,251 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DIGITS FADING

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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N221 DDY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N221 DDY, 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

How do I check the history of N221 DDY?

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What year was N221 DDY registered?

N221 DDY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N221 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 DDY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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