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N726 UBD

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,261 mi
Last recorded108,261 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 UBD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2007 108,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 101,456 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 101,456 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 101,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

grease around nearside steering rack gaitor

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside inner cv boot gaitor leaking

offside rear foot brake effort low

oil leak

oil level low

steering rack gaitors perished

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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N726 UBD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N726 UBD, 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 N726 UBD registered?

N726 UBD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N726 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N726 UBD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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