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N852 CHC

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,014 mi
Last recorded66,014 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 CHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,014 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,989 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

wheel bearing slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,535 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 52,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,463 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 49,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,934 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,197 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 33,095 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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N852 CHC is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N852 CHC, 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 N852 CHC registered?

N852 CHC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N852 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 CHC shows 12 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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