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N254 SRY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,535 mi
Last recorded67,535 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 SRY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,535 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,967 miles

clutch pedal springy

wipers do not park correctly

Fail 23 Aug 2012 52,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

clutch pedal springy

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,940 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper arm broke

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Aug 2011 35,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper arm broke

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,481 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,175 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 32,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 29,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,697 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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N254 SRY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N254 SRY, 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 N254 SRY registered?

N254 SRY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N254 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 SRY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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