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N35 YOF

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,588 mi
Last recorded103,588 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 YOF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2011 103,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust rubbers tatty

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,588 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust rubbers tatty

Pass 23 Nov 2009 103,585 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 103,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,839 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r flexi/metal brakepipe insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2006 94,243 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

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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N35 YOF is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N35 YOF, 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 N35 YOF registered?

N35 YOF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N35 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N35 YOF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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