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N438 OYN

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 OYN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,269 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 75,269 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 71,682 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 71,682 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 71,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 70,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,950 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 70,275 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 70,275 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 69,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,323 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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N438 OYN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N438 OYN, 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 N438 OYN registered?

N438 OYN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N438 OYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N438 OYN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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