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N251 HVG

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,960 mi
Last recorded11,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 HVG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,960 miles

slight noise o/s/r bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,874 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 111,809 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 108,303 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres uneven wear,worn off outer edges.

rear tyre treads getting low.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 104,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 99,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N251 HVG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N251 HVG, 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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How do I check the history of N251 HVG?

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What year was N251 HVG registered?

N251 HVG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N251 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 HVG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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