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N248 AMO

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,203 mi
Last recorded90,203 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 AMO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 90,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,383 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 85,383 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 76,910 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 68,608 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 68,608 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers damp

both rear tyers scrubbed on side walls

front number plate deteriated

wipers worn

Pass 13 Dec 2006 64,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body damaged to n/s/f wing and door

rear number plate damaged

rear wiper blade split

s/r/s light on dash

Pass 6 Dec 2005 60,657 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 60,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front strut top mounts worn

rear tyre walls perished

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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N248 AMO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N248 AMO, 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 N248 AMO registered?

N248 AMO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N248 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N248 AMO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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