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N116 SCN

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 SCN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,975 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,969 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 77,473 miles

Corrosion starting near front jacking points

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear seats removed for commercial use

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,473 miles

Corrosion starting near front jacking points

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear seats removed for commercial use

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,381 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 69,381 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,218 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 59,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 50,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,091 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear 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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N116 SCN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N116 SCN, 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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N116 SCN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 April 1996.

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