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N265 EVX

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,129 mi
Last recorded141,129 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 EVX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2010 141,129 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 141,129 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 130,084 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 130,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 123,322 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 123,322 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 114,639 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 114,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 102,687 miles

screen scratched

slight play o/s steering rack joint

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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N265 EVX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N265 EVX, 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 N265 EVX registered?

N265 EVX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N265 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N265 EVX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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