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N142 SBC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,995 mi
Last recorded100,995 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 SBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,995 miles

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

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

front discs rusty/sdored

front subframe rusty

n/s handbrake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Fail 18 Jun 2010 100,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front discs rusty/sdored

front subframe rusty

n/s handbrake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,093 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 97,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 27 May 2008 93,596 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 May 2008 93,596 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 88,394 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF PITTING IN PLACES.

SLIGHT CRACKING TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 81,438 miles

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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N142 SBC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N142 SBC, 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 N142 SBC registered?

N142 SBC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N142 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 SBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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