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N945 AVN

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,847 mi
Last recorded118,847 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN945 AVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 117,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 114,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 114,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 111,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 109,041 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 107,534 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 106,005 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both near side front & rear tyre wall's †cracking

rear light len's cracked off side

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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N945 AVN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N945 AVN, 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 N945 AVN registered?

N945 AVN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N945 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N945 AVN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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