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N327 HVF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,910 mi
Last recorded154,910 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN327 HVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 154,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 154,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre serverly perished on inner face

Pass 28 Oct 2008 141,520 miles

N/S mirror loose

O/S/R lens cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2008 141,516 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

N/S mirror loose

O/S/R lens cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2007 133,210 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 132,913 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 116,165 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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N327 HVF 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 N327 HVF, 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 N327 HVF registered?

N327 HVF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N327 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N327 HVF 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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