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N48 VPM

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,303 mi
Last recorded66,303 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 VPM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,089 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,784 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front discs worn

slight engine oil leak

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disks corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2010 43,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel on handbrake

nearside wiper blade split on ends

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine

slight damage to front number plate

slight insecurity in nearside number plate light

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel on handbrake

nearside wiper blade split on ends

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine

slight damage to front number plate

slight insecurity in nearside number plate light

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,284 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

some insecurity in nearside number plate light

Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

some insecurity in nearside number plate light

Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,429 miles

10% front brake imbalance

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake lever travel high

offside front fog lamp cracked

rear exhaust bbaffle insecure

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

10% front brake imbalance

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres appear under inflated?

handbrake lever travel high

offside front fog lamp cracked

rear exhaust bbaffle insecure

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,523 miles

see vt32 issued 06/02/2007

Fail 6 Feb 2007 33,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake lever ,travel getting high

nearside front seatbelt flexible stalk kinked

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside wiper blade poor / splits

Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,848 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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N48 VPM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N48 VPM, 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 N48 VPM registered?

N48 VPM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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