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N271 MAE

1996 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,335 mi
Last recorded145,335 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 MAE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 May 2008 145,335 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 135,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 125,181 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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N271 MAE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N271 MAE, 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 N271 MAE registered?

N271 MAE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N271 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 MAE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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