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N578 FOT

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,260 mi
Last recorded104,260 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,260 miles

o/s/f tyre feathering, very slight play in o/s rack end

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Jul 2008 98,382 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 98,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 91,325 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,325 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 86,246 miles

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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N578 FOT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N578 FOT, 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 N578 FOT registered?

N578 FOT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N578 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N578 FOT shows 6 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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