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N415 EPU

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,532 mi
Last recorded123,532 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 123,532 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,982 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 109,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,270 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 76,596 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,306 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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N415 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N415 EPU, 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 N415 EPU registered?

N415 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1996.

Is N415 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N415 EPU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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