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N431 DEY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,471 mi
Last recorded86,471 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 DEY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,573 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 84,573 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,978 miles

Handbrake efficiency near limit at 16%

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 80,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Handbrake efficiency near limit at 16%

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,397 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 77,397 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 69,050 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,380 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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N431 DEY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,783cc 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 N431 DEY, 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 N431 DEY registered?

N431 DEY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N431 DEY safe to buy?

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