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N276 SRU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,378 mi
Last recorded104,378 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 SRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,378 miles

Front and rear number plates faded.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

OSR number plate lamp loose.

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 104,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front and rear number plates faded.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

OSR number plate lamp loose.

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,252 miles

Center exhaust bracket not supporting on 1 of 2 mounts.

Front shocks weeping.

NSR lamp cracked.

Spare flat.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 101,231 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Center exhaust bracket not supporting on 1 of 2 mounts.

Front shocks weeping.

Hazard switch inop intermittantly.

NSR lamp cracked.

Spare flat.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,988 miles

aux belt squeek

exhaust blow at rear silencer join

front struts weeping

n/s/f brake hose cracked and split

radiator corroded

rear shock absorber bushes perished

spare tyre flat

wet patch around front to rear brake pipe covers

Pass 3 Apr 2009 96,735 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 96,689 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

interior mirror insecure

nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

one of the front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight blow from centre exhaust section

spare tyre is flat

Pass 1 Apr 2008 93,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 93,480 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn outside edges

n/s/f strut weeping

Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,275 miles

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

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

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

front pads worn low

Pass 21 Mar 2006 89,640 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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N276 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N276 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 N276 SRU registered?

N276 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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