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N347 UPL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,986 mi
Last recorded86,986 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 UPL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 86,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight imbalance on front sevice brakes

Pass 1 May 2009 84,424 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 84,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear tyres splitting and in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2008 82,261 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 May 2008 82,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,868 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 80,868 miles

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

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 2 May 2006 77,996 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 77,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.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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N347 UPL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N347 UPL, 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 N347 UPL registered?

N347 UPL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N347 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N347 UPL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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