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N847 PDL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,750 mi
Last recorded69,750 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 PDL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,750 miles

as per test 327383641418

Fail 31 Aug 2011 69,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,828 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,499 miles

both front tyres close to limit front pads & discs wearing

Fail 8 Aug 2008 55,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres close to limit front pads & discs wearing

Fail 8 Aug 2007 52,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,537 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 48,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,501 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 45,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N847 PDL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N847 PDL, 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 N847 PDL registered?

N847 PDL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N847 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N847 PDL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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