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N449 YOE

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,435 mi
Last recorded62,435 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 YOE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 62,435 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 57,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,805 miles

n/s o/s rear and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,044 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jun 2010 48,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Apr 2009 47,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,375 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,012 miles

both rear tyres perished[sidewalls]

Fail 14 Apr 2007 46,556 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 46,556 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,319 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 YOE is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

N449 YOE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N449 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N449 YOE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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