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N238 DNE

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,010 mi
Last recorded80,010 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 DNE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2007 80,010 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 80,004 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Sep 2006 70,373 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Sep 2006 70,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Sep 2005 61,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 2 Sep 2005 61,831 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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N238 DNE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N238 DNE, 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 N238 DNE registered?

N238 DNE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N238 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N238 DNE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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