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N878 VPD

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,992 mi
Last recorded56,992 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 VPD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 56,992 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroding

front number plate starting to dis-colour

n/s/f cv boot weeping greace

o/s/f lower swivel has slight play

Fail 26 May 2009 56,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades starting to split

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroding

front number plate starting to dis-colour

n/s/f cv boot weeping greace

o/s/f lower swivel has slight play

Pass 30 May 2008 51,922 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 51,917 miles

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

front suspension sitting uneven

Pass 30 May 2007 46,456 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 46,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 43,364 miles

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

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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N878 VPD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N878 VPD, 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 N878 VPD registered?

N878 VPD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N878 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N878 VPD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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