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N481 EPU

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 8,397 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,213 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 76,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006
Fail 4 Nov 2006

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 63,829 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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N481 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EPU, 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 N481 EPU registered?

N481 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N481 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N481 EPU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N481 EPU have outstanding finance?

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