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N260 FRV

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,688 mi
Last recorded57,688 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,688 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,758 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Jan 2006 51,410 miles

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

lambda sensor dissconected

Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,410 miles

lambda sensor dissconected

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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N260 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N260 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N260 FRV?

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What year was N260 FRV registered?

N260 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N260 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N260 FRV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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