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N230 ATF

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,025 mi
Last recorded76,025 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 ATF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2014 76,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre heavily perished

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit/perished

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre heavily perished

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit/perished

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

spare wheel rim damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs heavily corroded

front coil springs slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs heavily corroded

front coil springs slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,732 miles

deep cut in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside and nearside inner side of front brake disc starting to rust

offside rear brake hose to brake pipe slightly inscure

Fail 20 Jan 2012 69,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deep cut in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside and nearside inner side of front brake disc starting to rust

offside rear brake hose to brake pipe slightly inscure

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,000 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 67,799 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,715 miles

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

damage to offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,641 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2008 65,641 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,002 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 64,002 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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N230 ATF is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N230 ATF, 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 N230 ATF registered?

N230 ATF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N230 ATF safe to buy?

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