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N427 FCR

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,174 mi
Last recorded45,174 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 FCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure aqdvise for now,this may change near future.

brake pad sensor wire broken.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 45,127 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure aqdvise for now,this may change near future.

brake pad sensor wire broken.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,092 miles

Both rear tyre treads low on inner and outer edges.

Front brake pad sensor wires broken both sides.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,247 miles

Both front tyre treads low on inner and outer edges.

Play in steering column bordering on excessive.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,768 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,277 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 34,277 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,741 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,155 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 31,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N427 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N427 FCR, 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 N427 FCR registered?

N427 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N427 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N427 FCR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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