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N479 EKC

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,972 mi
Last recorded102,972 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 EKC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 97,463 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 97,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 97,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 90,888 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 90,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 86,089 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 86,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside inner driveshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 8 May 2007 81,042 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 81,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 75,681 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 75,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N479 EKC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc 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 N479 EKC, 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 N479 EKC registered?

N479 EKC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N479 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N479 EKC 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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