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N465 BRP

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,180 mi
Last recorded48,180 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN465 BRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 48,180 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 48,109 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 45,535 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 45,535 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,530 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 45,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 44,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,478 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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N465 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N465 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 N465 BRP registered?

N465 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N465 BRP safe to buy?

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