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N646 ARA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,770 mi
Last recorded56,770 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN646 ARA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,770 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust slightly corroded

gear box has slight oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 56,770 miles

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust slightly corroded

gear box has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,688 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,802 miles

slight bind on O/S/R brake

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,305 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 34,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,665 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,556 miles

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 29,452 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,753 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 27,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 25,659 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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N646 ARA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N646 ARA, 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 N646 ARA registered?

N646 ARA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N646 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N646 ARA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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