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N481 AFL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 AFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,362 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,675 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,677 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 65,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,528 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 May 2011 52,858 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f brke hose ferules corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,003 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 48,003 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,664 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 29,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,626 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 23,626 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 16,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 10,649 miles

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

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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N481 AFL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N481 AFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N481 AFL registered?

N481 AFL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N481 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N481 AFL shows 16 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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