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N484 FCR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

119,341 mi
Last recorded119,341 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 FCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2011 119,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 110,461 miles

Lower suspension arms bushes detiorated

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S washer partially blocked

O/S/R brake pipe starting to corrode

O/S/R chassis rail corroded & holed

O/S/R tyre perish

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Fail 29 May 2009 106,225 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

N/s rear tyre pressure low.

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

O/s rear tyre slightly perished.

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Slight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 29 May 2009 106,225 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

N/s rear tyre pressure low.

O/s rear tyre slightly perished.

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Slight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 101,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,275 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 May 2007 89,716 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 89,715 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

spare tyre missing

Pass 30 Jan 2006 78,270 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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N484 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red 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 N484 FCR, 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 N484 FCR registered?

N484 FCR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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