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N183 SPR

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,393 mi
Last recorded67,393 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 SPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,393 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 67,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s door mirror glass broken. Both front tyre between 2-3mm. Both front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,918 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 59,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,545 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 49,347 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 49,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,789 miles

Small stone chip in n/s of windscreen. †Both rear road tyres have light cracking in side walls.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,141 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 30,852 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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N183 SPR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N183 SPR, 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 N183 SPR registered?

N183 SPR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N183 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N183 SPR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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