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N223 BMG

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,602 mi
Last recorded79,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 BMG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,602 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 79,602 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre deflated

Fail 23 Jan 2009 74,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre deflated

Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,915 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 70,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hanbrake has long travel perishing o/s/rear tyre

rear n/o/plate fading damage n/s/front seat belt stalk body damage o/s

Pass 26 Jan 2007 69,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,511 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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N223 BMG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N223 BMG, 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 N223 BMG registered?

N223 BMG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N223 BMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 BMG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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