MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,846 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N397 VCY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N397 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 N397 VCY registered?
N397 VCY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N397 VCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for N397 VCY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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