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N272 TPD

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,155 mi
Last recorded104,155 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 TPD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,827 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 93,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2009 92,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,871 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside rear wheel arch panel slightly corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jun 2008 86,871 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside rear wheel arch panel slightly corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2007 78,897 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,509 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 TPD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N272 TPD, 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 TPD registered?

N272 TPD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N272 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N272 TPD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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