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N47 BOV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,365 mi
Last recorded88,365 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 BOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,365 miles

Both Front Disc Inner Faces Badly Worn

Both Front Drop Link Rubber Bushes Perished

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Fanbelt Slightly Cracked

Front Number Plate Poor Condition

Handbrake Travel High

Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,649 miles

Front Discs Corroded

Front Number Plate Poor

Nearside Rear Arch Corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 69,903 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 69,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,533 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 59,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,690 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 51,685 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,367 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 47,367 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,352 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,473 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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N47 BOV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N47 BOV, 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 N47 BOV registered?

N47 BOV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N47 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N47 BOV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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