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N227 GRE

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,400 mi
Last recorded65,400 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 GRE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,400 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,704 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 61,699 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,252 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,059 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,076 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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N227 GRE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N227 GRE, 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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How do I check the history of N227 GRE?

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What year was N227 GRE registered?

N227 GRE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N227 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N227 GRE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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