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N237 VDV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,680 mi
Last recorded58,680 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 VDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 58,680 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,746 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 May 2012 55,678 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2011 53,008 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,600 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 50,550 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 47,060 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,060 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,645 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 43,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,687 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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N237 VDV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N237 VDV, 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 N237 VDV registered?

N237 VDV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 March 1996.

Is N237 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N237 VDV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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