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N269 SRU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,735 mi
Last recorded72,735 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 SRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

click noise in steering rack operation

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight deterioration on rear exhaust section

Fail 20 Jan 2014 56,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

click noise in steering rack operation

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight deterioration on rear exhaust section

Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,756 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on inner edge spliting on side wall

rear exhaust box very rusty+mid to rear pipe

Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,744 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on inner edge spliting on side wall

rear exhaust box very rusty+mid to rear pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,622 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre spliting all over old

Fail 17 Mar 2011 37,556 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre spliting all over old

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,348 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks around tread edge but not through td the chords

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,586 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,249 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,948 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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N269 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N269 SRU, 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 N269 SRU registered?

N269 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N269 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N269 SRU shows 15 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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