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N270 SRU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,128 mi
Last recorded83,128 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 SRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,128 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 83,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,643 miles

n/s/f brake hosae badly perished cracked

n/s/r tyre perished & cracked (2000!)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 77,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake hosae badly perished cracked

n/s/r tyre perished & cracked (2000!)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,090 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,729 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 70,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,775 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 69,341 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,341 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,520 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 66,520 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,962 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 63,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 62,150 miles

test entered at 09 36 lost in system original vt 40 kept with new 10 31

Fail 7 Mar 2006 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,838 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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N270 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N270 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 N270 SRU registered?

N270 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N270 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N270 SRU shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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