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N427 VVV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,065 mi
Last recorded113,065 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 VVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2009 113,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

i)Rear wiper blade split.ii)Front brake discs(both)heavily corroded.iii)Front anti roll bar bushes on both sides very split.iv)centre exhaust mounting split.

v)Near side headlamp lens damaged.

vi)PLAY/WEAR in steering rack suspected on off side.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 106,671 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 106,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 101,151 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 101,151 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 88,462 miles

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

advise nsf headlight slight chip

Pass 5 Oct 2005 79,619 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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N427 VVV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N427 VVV, 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 N427 VVV registered?

N427 VVV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N427 VVV safe to buy?

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