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N421 EPU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,164 mi
Last recorded128,164 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 128,164 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

wiper stalk insecure but working

Fail 17 Feb 2009 128,164 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

wiper stalk insecure but working

Pass 25 Feb 2008 116,132 miles

n/s door mirror glass insecure

wiper stalk damaged but fuctioning

Fail 25 Feb 2008 116,132 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass insecure

wiper stalk damaged but fuctioning

Pass 28 Feb 2007 100,205 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 92,469 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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N421 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N421 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 N421 EPU registered?

N421 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N421 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N421 EPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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