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N482 OFH

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,125 mi
Last recorded82,125 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN482 OFH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,125 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

engine sump corroded/slightly porous and weeping

exhaust front pipe slightly deteriorated

front brake discs very poor condition

front subframe corroded

radiator corroded

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight coolant leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 82,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

engine sump corroded/slightly porous and weeping

exhaust front pipe slightly deteriorated

front brake discs very poor condition

front subframe corroded

n/s/f coil spring slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished/tread lifting and worn to 2mm

radiator corroded

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight coolant leak

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,101 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 77,101 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,649 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 68,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,090 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 56,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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N482 OFH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N482 OFH, 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 N482 OFH registered?

N482 OFH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N482 OFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N482 OFH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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