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N46 MTC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,623 mi
Last recorded100,623 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 MTC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 100,623 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 100,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 98,652 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 98,652 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 94,057 miles

centre section of exhaust in poor condition

drivers seatbelt fraying

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2007 94,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre section of exhaust in poor condition

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm and in poor condition on outside edge

n/s/r tyre 2mm

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2006 88,867 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 88,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N46 MTC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue 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 N46 MTC, 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 N46 MTC registered?

N46 MTC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N46 MTC safe to buy?

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