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N247 GBP

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,090 mi
Last recorded129,090 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 GBP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 129,090 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 121,428 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 116,638 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 105,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long handbrake travel

Fail 19 Jun 2007 105,698 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jun 2006 95,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 85,967 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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N247 GBP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red 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 N247 GBP, 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 N247 GBP registered?

N247 GBP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N247 GBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N247 GBP 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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