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N385 VPY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,002 mi
Last recorded62,002 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 VPY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,002 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,856 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV LEAKING OIL

REAR WIPER SPLIT

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 58,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV LEAKING OIL

REAR WIPER SPLIT

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,948 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 55,948 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,895 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/R inner CV boot leaking oil.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N385 VPY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 N385 VPY, 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 N385 VPY registered?

N385 VPY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N385 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 VPY 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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