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N696 TPC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,389 mi
Last recorded40,389 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 TPC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 40,389 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 40,356 miles

Advise all 4 tyres cracked and perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,356 miles

Advise all 4 tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,308 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 40,305 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,668 miles

Advise positive terminal on battery secured with tape

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,600 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 39,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner friction surface on front brake dicsc has slight pitting.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,541 miles

inner friction surface on front brake dicsc has slight pitting.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 39,453 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N696 TPC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N696 TPC, 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 N696 TPC registered?

N696 TPC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N696 TPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N696 TPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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