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N821 LGV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,576 mi
Last recorded85,576 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 LGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,310 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 75,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,162 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 66,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,178 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 49,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N821 LGV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N821 LGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N821 LGV?

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What year was N821 LGV registered?

N821 LGV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N821 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N821 LGV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N821 LGV have outstanding finance?

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