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N61 FRV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,932 mi
Last recorded115,932 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 FRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,706 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

front discs and pads wearing low

Fail 19 Jan 2012 110,705 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2011 105,046 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 99,244 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 99,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,072 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 88,431 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 88,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 82,790 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 82,790 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,880 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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N61 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N61 FRV, 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 N61 FRV registered?

N61 FRV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N61 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N61 FRV shows 12 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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