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N296 MGF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,397 mi
Last recorded63,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 MGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2008 63,397 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre edges

Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,397 miles

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

offside front tyre edges

Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2006 46,439 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 46,439 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyre,s perished.

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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N296 MGF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N296 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 N296 MGF registered?

N296 MGF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N296 MGF safe to buy?

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