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N277 VTT

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,214 mi
Last recorded66,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 VTT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,733 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner drive shaft boot/seal has slight oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2009 64,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,869 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 57,875 miles

slight leak nearside inner drive shaft boot

Fail 9 Feb 2006 57,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight leak nearside inner drive shaft boot

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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N277 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N277 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 N277 VTT registered?

N277 VTT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N277 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 VTT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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