MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,642 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front discs are corroded on inner faces-close to being unacceptable
small hole in rear aexhaust has been sealed
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front discs are corroded on inner faces-close to being unacceptable
small hole in rear aexhaust has been sealed
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N157 SBC is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N157 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 N157 SBC registered?
N157 SBC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.
Is N157 SBC safe to buy?
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