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N396 VCY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,534 mi
Last recorded152,534 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 VCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 152,534 miles

slight free play steering at wheel.slight free play in rack nearside.front discs deteriating under vechicle rusty rear chassie nearside torn away.roll bar rubbers deteriating.front tyre nearside worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 150,847 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 150,847 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 148,266 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 145,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 145,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 140,220 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 140,181 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 138,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 138,145 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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N396 VCY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N396 VCY, 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 N396 VCY registered?

N396 VCY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N396 VCY safe to buy?

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