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N547 CNF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,998 mi
Last recorded76,998 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 CNF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 76,998 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 76,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 76,986 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Dec 2009 76,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 72,393 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 72,392 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front tyre edges worn

play in OS ball joint

play in rack

poss sign of fuel leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,490 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,090 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 59,090 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front tyres worn inner edge front brake discs poor

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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N547 CNF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N547 CNF, 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 N547 CNF registered?

N547 CNF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N547 CNF safe to buy?

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