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N253 FRV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,229 mi
Last recorded60,229 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,229 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,228 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 60,070 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

front pipe of exhauste cracked

o/s/f flexy slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

parking brake is close to haveing no reserve travel

spear wheel very poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,388 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,877 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 49,877 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 46,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet stay wire broken.

Nearside front spot light glass broken.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2005 42,981 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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N253 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N253 FRV, 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 N253 FRV registered?

N253 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N253 FRV safe to buy?

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