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N771 PUV

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,511 mi
Last recorded81,511 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN771 PUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,511 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,949 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 70,735 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 70,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2006 69,906 miles

front wishbornes bushes

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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N771 PUV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N771 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 N771 PUV registered?

N771 PUV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N771 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N771 PUV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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