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N226 ATF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,249 mi
Last recorded70,249 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 ATF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 66,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear inner wheelarches rusty

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside door lock loose

offside front brake binding

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight blow from sxhaust joints

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 22 May 2008 63,124 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 19 May 2008 63,124 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 11 May 2007 58,694 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 53,788 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 53,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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N226 ATF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue 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 N226 ATF, 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 N226 ATF registered?

N226 ATF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N226 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 ATF 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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