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N249 SAA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,220 mi
Last recorded132,220 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 SAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 132,220 miles

handbrake adjustment near limits.

offside door mirror glass held in with tape.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 125,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front steering track rod end dust cover perished.

offside bsteering track rod end dust cover perished.

offside door mirror glass slightly insecure.

offside park brake readings slow to register

Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,646 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing when rotatated

Pass 9 Sep 2008 113,438 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 113,438 miles

Offside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 107,658 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 107,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 101,322 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 101,322 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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N249 SAA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N249 SAA, 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 N249 SAA registered?

N249 SAA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N249 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N249 SAA shows 9 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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