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N785 BVU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,907 mi
Last recorded82,907 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 BVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2007 82,907 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

n/s/f door difficult to open

n/s/r tyre worn close to limits

slight play in s/rack & n/s gaitor cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,087 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F DOOR & O/S/R PANEL DAMAGED

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

both front brake pad sensor wires broken

map sensor loose

n/s/r tyre worn & deteriorating

o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit

parcel shelf straps not fitted

rear wiper n/w

s/rack n/s bps slight play & gaitor deteriorating

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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N785 BVU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N785 BVU, 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 N785 BVU registered?

N785 BVU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N785 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N785 BVU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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