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N421 BTF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,739 mi
Last recorded80,739 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 BTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,739 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,014 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Mar 2011 75,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,096 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,758 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 63,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,949 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 58,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 57,016 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 57,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N421 BTF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N421 BTF, 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 N421 BTF registered?

N421 BTF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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