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N780 NGN

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,172 mi
Last recorded38,172 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 NGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2014 38,172 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,172 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 37,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,014 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,142 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,854 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,557 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 28,557 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,251 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2008 28,237 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,813 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 27,569 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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N780 NGN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N780 NGN, 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 N780 NGN registered?

N780 NGN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N780 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N780 NGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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