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N262 ABL

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

28,256 mi
Last recorded28,256 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 ABL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,256 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 28,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 28,244 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

massive oil leaking near side front from sump gasket

Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,150 miles

Rear registration plate water damaged due to slight delamination,needs replaceing

Fail 11 Jan 2008 27,150 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake shoes glazed

Rear registration plate water damaged due to slight delamination,needs replaceing

Fail 8 Jan 2007 25,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,406 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 20,399 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

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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N262 ABL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N262 ABL, 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 N262 ABL registered?

N262 ABL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N262 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N262 ABL shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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