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N49 NPN

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,562 mi
Last recorded87,562 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 NPN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,562 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 87,562 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,831 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 82,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,910 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both sides front, brake discs slightly worn

n/s inner sill and o/s/r wheel arch have some light corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2013 72,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both sides front, brake discs slightly worn

n/s inner sill and o/s/r wheel arch have some light corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 69,728 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,252 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,007 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 63,007 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,189 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,189 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,294 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 50,801 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 50,801 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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N49 NPN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N49 NPN, 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 N49 NPN registered?

N49 NPN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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