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N870 RBC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,424 mi
Last recorded67,424 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2005
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 RBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2005 67,424 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 67,410 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N870 RBC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N870 RBC, 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 N870 RBC registered?

N870 RBC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N870 RBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 RBC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N870 RBC have outstanding finance?

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