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N256 VDV

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,634 mi
Last recorded90,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 VDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 90,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

interior rear view mirror insecure

vehiclr overheated during emissions test

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jul 2010 67,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2009 64,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,976 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 55,976 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,893 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 50,893 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers door difficult to open

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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N256 VDV is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N256 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 N256 VDV registered?

N256 VDV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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