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N396 PDG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,238 mi
Last recorded89,238 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 PDG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,238 miles

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

n/s rear tyre small cracks in side walls.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,755 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 80,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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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N396 PDG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N396 PDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N396 PDG registered?

N396 PDG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N396 PDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N396 PDG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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