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N483 VPF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,244 mi
Last recorded103,244 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 VPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 103,244 miles

rear brakes have a slight difference in operation advise brake service to check

Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,600 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

o/s door mirror cracked but still as view of road

Fail 24 Mar 2011 95,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

o/s door mirror cracked but still as view of road

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,265 miles

centre exhaust system corroded advise replacment at next service

front brake discs and pads worn advise replacement at next service

offside front shock absorber slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,032 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 79,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

off rear brakes low on effort

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,651 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 75,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front door mirror is damaged

rear wiperblade split

Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,536 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N483 VPF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N483 VPF, 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 N483 VPF registered?

N483 VPF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N483 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N483 VPF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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