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N243 SPR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,435 mi
Last recorded206,435 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 SPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 206,435 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded where suspension cross tube mounts (2.4.A.3)

both handbrake cables outer covering deteriorated been rubbing with each other

Pass 11 Apr 2017 204,022 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 201,644 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 201,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner side box side sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 199,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 199,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 197,449 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 197,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 194,654 miles

handbrake travel needs adjusting

Pass 10 Apr 2012 191,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 187,218 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Apr 2011 187,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Apr 2010 183,716 miles

Spare tyre defective

bottom gear box mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2009 180,068 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2008 176,167 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 176,167 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 171,940 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 166,050 miles

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

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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N243 SPR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N243 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 N243 SPR registered?

N243 SPR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N243 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N243 SPR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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