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N514 VNE

1996 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,461 mi
Last recorded76,461 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN514 VNE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 76,461 miles

battery insecure

front bottom balljoint boots split

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear wiper missing

slight knock from n/s/f suspension

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 28 Aug 2007 76,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

front bottom balljoint boots split

rear wiper missing

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 15 Aug 2006 70,613 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 70,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper missing

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

battery insecure

o/s cv boot deteriorating

o/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

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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N514 VNE is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N514 VNE, 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 N514 VNE registered?

N514 VNE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N514 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N514 VNE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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