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N230 FRV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,633 mi
Last recorded75,633 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,633 miles

O/S/F inner and outer sill corroded. Not within a prescribed area. Please monitor.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 75,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/F inner and outer sill corroded. Not within a prescribed area. Please monitor.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,029 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 72,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,654 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 71,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,838 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,121 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 69,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,342 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,336 miles

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

offside front brake disc pitted badly

Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,913 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,887 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 61,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 60,443 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,996 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 57,996 miles

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

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

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

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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N230 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N230 FRV, 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 N230 FRV registered?

N230 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N230 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 FRV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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