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N449 EEY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,473 mi
Last recorded40,473 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 EEY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 40,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 38,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 37,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,763 miles

both rear tyres cracked.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,423 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,032 miles

both front tyres getting low.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,986 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 28,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,944 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,707 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,309 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,253 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,944 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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N449 EEY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N449 EEY, 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 N449 EEY registered?

N449 EEY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N449 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N449 EEY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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