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N351 VEW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,887 mi
Last recorded77,887 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Jan 2015 77,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,357 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,517 miles

steering wheel slightly deformed

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,134 miles

exhaust deteriorated

steering wheel slightly bent

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,640 miles

there is a lot of play in the steering system

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,384 miles

some play in the steering column

the n/s/f tyre is worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,149 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 69,148 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,441 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 66,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 65,420 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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N351 VEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N351 VEW, 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 N351 VEW registered?

N351 VEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N351 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N351 VEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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