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N294 LRT

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,539 mi
Last recorded110,539 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 LRT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 110,539 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 110,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 104,703 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 104,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 98,021 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 98,021 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,635 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 91,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,312 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 77,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,260 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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N294 LRT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N294 LRT, 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 N294 LRT registered?

N294 LRT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N294 LRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 LRT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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