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N875 PNS

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,791 mi
Last recorded62,791 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN875 PNS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking and perished

Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,052 miles

offside rear lens cluster damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2008 60,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front washer jets partially blocked

offside rear lens cluster damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,480 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 59,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2005 58,112 miles

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

spare tyre worn and splitting in sidewall deep enough to reach casing

Fail 30 Jun 2005 58,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

spare tyre worn and splitting in sidewall deep enough to reach casing

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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N875 PNS is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N875 PNS, 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 N875 PNS registered?

N875 PNS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N875 PNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N875 PNS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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