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N473 AOX

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,234 mi
Last recorded144,234 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 AOX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 144,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 139,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 127,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 108,392 miles

bonnet safety strap missing

clutch release bearing slightly noisy

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake pads wearing low,mainly inner pad

oil leaks,mainly down o/s of engine

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

spare wheel missing

sqeaking from drive belt area

Fail 11 Feb 2009 108,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

bonnet safety strap missing

clutch release bearing slightly noisy

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake pads wearing low,mainly inner pad

oil leaks,mainly down o/s of engine

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

spare wheel missing

sqeaking from drive belt area

Pass 26 Jan 2008 92,091 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2008 92,091 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 73,900 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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N473 AOX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N473 AOX, 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 N473 AOX registered?

N473 AOX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N473 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N473 AOX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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