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N872 YTF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN872 YTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,073 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 64,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,440 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and slight perishing on sidewalls

slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight scoring to offside windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2006 54,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight scoring to offside windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,575 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N872 YTF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N872 YTF, 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 N872 YTF registered?

N872 YTF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N872 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N872 YTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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