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N282 UPF

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,960 mi
Last recorded70,960 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 UPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,960 miles

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

slight noise from nearside front hub

Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,946 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

slight noise from nearside front hub

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 69,537 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,275 miles

slight noise from nearside rear hub

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,438 miles

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

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

sight noise from both rear hubs

wear on inside edge of nearside front tyre

wear on the inside edge of offside rear tyre + slightly perished

Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

sight noise from both rear hubs

wear on inside edge of nearside front tyre

wear on the inside edge of offside rear tyre + slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,031 miles

cracks in walls of nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre low on the inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,195 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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N282 UPF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N282 UPF, 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 N282 UPF registered?

N282 UPF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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