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N826 LGV

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,755 mi
Last recorded104,755 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 LGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 104,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise o/s & n/s front brake discs poor condition & brake pads look to be low replace as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s link arm bushes perrished & spliting replace as soon as possible

advise oil leak from engine

advise slight play n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2009 104,755 miles

advise o/s & n/s front brake discs poor condition & brake pads look to be low replace as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s link arm bushes perrished & spliting replace as soon as possible

advise oil leak from engine

advise slight play n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2008 95,814 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 95,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,785 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,976 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 86,976 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N826 LGV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N826 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.

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What year was N826 LGV registered?

N826 LGV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N826 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N826 LGV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N826 LGV have outstanding finance?

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