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N779 PUV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,897 mi
Last recorded53,897 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 PUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,897 miles

Crack at o.s front indicator lens.

Crack at rear number plate.

N.s door mirror head taped to mirror body.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 50,112 miles

N.s front brake may require attention, higher pressure at pedal needed to lock wheel.

N.s inner steering rack gaiter slightly loose at steering rack body.

N.s rear outer tyre tread becoming worn.

O.s headlamp aim just below maximum upper limit.

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 13 May 2008 49,075 miles

Crack at rear number plate.

N.s door mirror base worn.

N.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

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

O.s headlamp aim at lower limit.

O.s wiper blade worn.

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

One (of two) o.s screenwash jet blocked.

Very slight run-out at n.s front tyre.

Pass 31 May 2007 45,561 miles

Minor crack at rear number plate.

N.s front plastic anti-chafing collar loose at brake hose.

N.s rear outer tyre sidewall slightly perished.

O.s front plastic anti-chafing collar loose at brake hose.

O.s headlamp aim at lowest acceptable limit.

Steel brake pipe retaing clip (plastic) weak at n.s front inner wing.

Pass 16 May 2006 42,845 miles

Corrosion forming on rear exhaust silencer/pipe

Slight corrosion forming on the offside rear chasis member.

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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N779 PUV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N779 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 N779 PUV registered?

N779 PUV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N779 PUV safe to buy?

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