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N460 BRP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,408 mi
Last recorded115,408 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 BRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 115,408 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly run flat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r seat belt not fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre slightly run flat

Pass 18 Sep 2012 115,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre slightly run flat

o/s/r seat belt not fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre slightly run flat

Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,990 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 103,988 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 89,571 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 74,802 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 74,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,171 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 62,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,341 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 52,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coolant leaking

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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N460 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N460 BRP, 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 N460 BRP registered?

N460 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N460 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N460 BRP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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