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N746 PUV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,737 mi
Last recorded51,737 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 PUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,737 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2011 35,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,911 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,174 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,485 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,009 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 16 Nov 2007 24,009 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 22,617 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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N746 PUV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N746 PUV, 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 N746 PUV registered?

N746 PUV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N746 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N746 PUV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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