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N79 VOM

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,623 mi
Last recorded55,623 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 VOM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,623 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 55,610 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 46,367 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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N79 VOM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N79 VOM, 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 N79 VOM registered?

N79 VOM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N79 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 VOM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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