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N294 MGF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,140 mi
Last recorded171,140 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 MGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 171,140 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 161,507 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

offside front fog lamp lens incomplete

Fail 19 Feb 2008 161,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

offside front fog lamp lens incomplete

Pass 5 Mar 2007 141,141 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 141,139 miles

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

Both front tyres have low tread.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 120,064 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN.

Fail 1 Mar 2006 120,064 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN.

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N294 MGF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MGF, 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 MGF registered?

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

Is N294 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 MGF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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