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N293 OEC

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,340 mi
Last recorded69,340 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 69,340 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,251 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 59,161 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 OEC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

N293 OEC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N293 OEC safe to buy?

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