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N221 FOR

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,334 mi
Last recorded133,334 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 FOR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 133,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 29 Oct 2007 131,531 miles

long travel hand brake

n/s cv boot pin holed

o/s/r tyre low

rear exh in poor condition

slight play rack

Pass 8 Mar 2007 126,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 121,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 120,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FOR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc 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 FOR, 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 N221 FOR registered?

N221 FOR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 1996.

Is N221 FOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 FOR 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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