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N402 ESG

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,801 mi
Last recorded74,801 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN402 ESG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,801 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 74,460 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 74,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 72,396 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 69,703 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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N402 ESG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N402 ESG, 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 N402 ESG registered?

N402 ESG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N402 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N402 ESG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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