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N272 EVX

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,901 mi
Last recorded66,901 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 EVX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2012 66,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,647 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 65,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,009 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 65,009 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,698 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,698 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,953 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 60,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 58,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,152 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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N272 EVX is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N272 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 N272 EVX registered?

N272 EVX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N272 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N272 EVX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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