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N478 AAN

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,985 mi
Last recorded105,985 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 AAN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 105,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 105,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 103,293 miles

advise front number plate

advise handbrake travel

Fail 16 Jun 2011 103,281 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front number plate

advise handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,644 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 100,644 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 91,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 85,347 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,390 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 79,388 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to distort

Pass 16 Mar 2006 72,032 miles

rear no plate slightly distorted

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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N478 AAN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N478 AAN, 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 N478 AAN registered?

N478 AAN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N478 AAN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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