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N494 EPU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

88,507 mi
Last recorded88,507 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,456 miles

o/s/f outer ball joint sight play

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,202 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 72,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,610 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 68,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,071 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 68,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,399 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 67,399 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 66,564 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,083 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,203 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2008 63,203 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,059 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 62,059 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,857 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 55,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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N494 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 N494 EPU, 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 N494 EPU registered?

N494 EPU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N494 EPU shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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