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N266 FRV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,426 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,444 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 83,167 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake and service brakes make requirements but need attention to nearside rear !

Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,167 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake and service brakes make requirements but need attention to nearside rear !

Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,403 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,381 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 66,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,763 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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N266 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N266 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

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What year was N266 FRV registered?

N266 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N266 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 FRV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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