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N226 CVP

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,969 mi
Last recorded75,969 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 CVP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,969 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 75,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,252 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 74,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,108 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,107 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,212 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,649 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 65,641 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 60,006 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 59,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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N226 CVP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CVP, 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 CVP registered?

N226 CVP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N226 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 CVP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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