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N476 FBV

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,100 mi
Last recorded161,100 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN476 FBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 161,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 161,097 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 156,440 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2008 151,918 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 145,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 139,509 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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N476 FBV is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc 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 N476 FBV, 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 N476 FBV registered?

N476 FBV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N476 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N476 FBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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