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N45 PFC

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,843 mi
Last recorded112,843 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 PFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2011 112,843 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front disks are slightly pitted

rear wiper blade splitt

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 92,286 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,032 miles

Handbrake level long travel

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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N45 PFC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N45 PFC, 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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N45 PFC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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