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N540 VPE

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,503 mi
Last recorded128,503 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 VPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

slight blow in back section exhaust

Fail 20 Jul 2012 128,503 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

o/s/f tire bolding on inner edge

slight blow in back section exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2011 126,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 124,678 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 124,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 117,437 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 117,437 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 93,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N540 VPE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N540 VPE, 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 N540 VPE registered?

N540 VPE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N540 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N540 VPE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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