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N272 UPB

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,403 mi
Last recorded78,403 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 78,403 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 75,922 miles

Front & rear suspension component mountings prescribed area rusty/ slight corrosion

General condition under vehicle rusty

N/S/F & O/S/F lower arm rear bushes starting to split/parished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,922 miles

Front & rear suspension component mountings prescribed area rusty/ slight corrosion

General condition under vehicle rusty

N/S/F & O/S/F lower arm rear bushes starting to split/parished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 73,554 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,257 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,325 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 64,794 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,794 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 60,733 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 60,733 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 UPB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

N272 UPB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N272 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N272 UPB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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