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N447 EPU

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,379 mi
Last recorded50,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2011 50,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 44,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,774 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,439 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 38,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,047 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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N447 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N447 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 N447 EPU registered?

N447 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N447 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N447 EPU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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