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N895 MPV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,432 mi
Last recorded130,432 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN895 MPV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 130,432 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 130,242 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 130,242 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,997 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 128,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,555 miles

corrosion offside outter sill .

Pass 27 Nov 2012 128,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wing mountin corroded outside prescribed area

offside front outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Dec 2011 127,775 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,730 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 119,303 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 112,193 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 112,193 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 95,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,345 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 84,345 miles

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

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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N895 MPV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N895 MPV, 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 N895 MPV registered?

N895 MPV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N895 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N895 MPV shows 16 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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