MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,012 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight deterioration in front exhaust section
exhaust down pipe in very poor condition
nearside steering rack boot in very poor condition
front brake discs in poor condition
perishing in nearside steering rack gaiter
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front brake disc in poor condition
front brake discs in poor condition
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
front brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
nearside rear tyre out of shape in poor condition and two nails in tread
offside inner constant velocity boot split
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
adv o/s and n/s inner drive shaft gaiters split
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
adv n/s/f hub seal damp †adv front a/roll bar bushes cracking †adv front brake pads getting low †adv slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N485 VPE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 N485 VPE, 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 N485 VPE registered?
N485 VPE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 1996.
Is N485 VPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for N485 VPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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