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N293 FOT

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,535 mi
Last recorded96,535 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,535 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 96,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,173 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,812 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,305 miles

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,041 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 84,902 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 84,839 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 81,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,109 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 76,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Dec 2008 76,009 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,196 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 69,117 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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N293 FOT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N293 FOT, 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 N293 FOT registered?

N293 FOT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N293 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N293 FOT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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