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N486 FTR

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,902 mi
Last recorded87,902 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 FTR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake pad wires broken

fuel injector hoses slightly worn

nearside rear tyre badly perished on sidewall

nearside steering rack gaitor perished

offside front tyre inner tread worn

slight play in steering

spare tyre worn

windscreen marked

Fail 16 Feb 2007 83,112 miles

offside rear tyre valve perished

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside cv gaiter splitting

nearside front brake pad wire broken

Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,112 miles

offside rear tyre valve perished

nearside cv gaiter splitting

nearside front brake pad wire broken

Pass 21 Feb 2006 80,350 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 80,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N486 FTR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N486 FTR, 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 N486 FTR registered?

N486 FTR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N486 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N486 FTR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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