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N274 CNE

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,751 mi
Last recorded154,751 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 CNE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 154,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 3 Sep 2008 154,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 151,120 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 7 Aug 2007 151,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 134,378 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 134,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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N274 CNE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N274 CNE, 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 N274 CNE registered?

N274 CNE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N274 CNE safe to buy?

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