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N275 VTT

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,077 mi
Last recorded126,077 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 VTT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 126,077 miles

offside front inner wheel arch holed, not within prescribed areas

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

slight binding to offside front brake

some play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 27 Sep 2010 125,431 miles

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

corrosion to o,s,f inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

Fail 22 Sep 2010 125,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to o,s,f inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Oct 2009 124,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 118,430 miles

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

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

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 14 Oct 2008 118,430 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 11 Oct 2007 111,138 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 105,391 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Oct 2005 97,636 miles

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

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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N275 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N275 VTT, 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 N275 VTT registered?

N275 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N275 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N275 VTT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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