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N495 PFH

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,733 mi
Last recorded68,733 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 PFH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,733 miles

Clutch pedal rubber defective

Drivers window will not open

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Clutch pedal rubber defective

Drivers window will not open

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 68,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front coil springs rusty

advise oil leak around engine

advise slight blow on rear exhaust joint

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,288 miles

advise front coil springs rusty

advise oil leak around engine

advise slight blow on rear exhaust joint

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,676 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 65,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,351 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r tyre badly perished

advise oil leak around engine

advise slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 3 Apr 2009 63,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r tyre badly perished

advise oil leak around engine

advise slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,994 miles

advise n/s/r tyre tread getting low

advise o/s/r tyre perished

advise slight oil around engine

advise slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Fail 3 Apr 2008 60,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise n/s/r tyre tread getting low

advise o/s/r tyre perished

advise slight oil around engine

advise slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 17 Mar 2007 59,067 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

advise rear exhaust rusty

advise slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,864 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 55,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 14 Apr 2005

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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N495 PFH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N495 PFH, 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 N495 PFH registered?

N495 PFH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N495 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 PFH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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