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N268 GDM

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,176 mi
Last recorded119,176 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 GDM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 119,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 110,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 97,650 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 97,467 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 84,875 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 84,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 80,379 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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N268 GDM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,764cc 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 N268 GDM, 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 N268 GDM registered?

N268 GDM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N268 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N268 GDM 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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