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N962 FEH

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,358 mi
Last recorded89,358 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN962 FEH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,358 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 89,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded but not blowing.

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

o/s/f inner c/v boot splitting.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,220 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 88,220 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,202 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 87,202 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 83,288 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 83,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 83,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fan belt loss

near side front tyre wearing on side wall

needs tracking

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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N962 FEH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N962 FEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N962 FEH?

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What year was N962 FEH registered?

N962 FEH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N962 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N962 FEH shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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