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N255 VDV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 VDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,250 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,227 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,640 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 61,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,276 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,276 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,039 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,491 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 51,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 47,394 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 47,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

Fail 5 May 2006 42,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 42,740 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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N255 VDV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N255 VDV, 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 N255 VDV registered?

N255 VDV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N255 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 VDV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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