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N296 UPF

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,583 mi
Last recorded84,583 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 UPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,583 miles

front brake pads thin

long handbrake travel

n/s steering rack boot perishing

o/s door mirror cracked

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2007 77,959 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 77,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,046 miles

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

Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.18% On Engine Fast Idle Speed, Fuel Filter Corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2005 66,326 miles

(both) front headlight electronic adjusters inopritive

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

parking brake has long travel

Fail 19 Nov 2005 66,326 miles

(both) front headlight electronic adjusters inopritive

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

parking brake has long travel

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 UPF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N296 UPF, 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 UPF registered?

N296 UPF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N296 UPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N296 UPF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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