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N248 PDL

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,186 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 99,174 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,947 miles

Front number plate cracked but readable

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,630 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 87,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 83,981 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 83,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 77,168 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 77,168 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 66,263 miles

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

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 PDL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N248 PDL, 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 PDL registered?

N248 PDL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N248 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N248 PDL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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