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N651 BRP

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN651 BRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2009 81,597 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres low on tread and worn smooth on inner edges.

Front brake disc,s rusty.

Nearside door mirror in poor condition.

Nearside outer sill has surface rust.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 77,131 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,131 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,607 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 69,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 63,052 miles

Front brake disc liped and corroded

Nail in NS/F Tyre

OS/F Seat belt clip cover broken

Fail 4 Mar 2006 63,052 miles

Front brake disc liped and corroded

Nail in NS/F Tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OS/F Seat belt clip cover broken

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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N651 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N651 BRP, 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 N651 BRP registered?

N651 BRP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N651 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N651 BRP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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