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N298 ADP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,506 mi
Last recorded116,506 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 ADP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 116,506 miles

accident damage to offside front and offside rear wings

both rear chassis rails rusty

engine oil leak

front subframe rusty

slight high rev on idle

Pass 17 Apr 2009 113,619 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 113,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

accident damage to offside front wing

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front discs in poor condition

front subframe rusty

rear chassis rails rusty

under rad chassis rail rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2008 110,440 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

both rear chassis rails rusty

both rear tyres perishing

damage to the offside front and rear of vehicle

engine and gearbox oil leak

front chassis rails rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2007 107,788 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 107,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 97,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 97,254 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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N298 ADP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N298 ADP, 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 N298 ADP registered?

N298 ADP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N298 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N298 ADP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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