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N315 HRF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,491 mi
Last recorded58,491 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 HRF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,491 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,491 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,685 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,685 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,314 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 47,314 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,679 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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N315 HRF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N315 HRF, 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 N315 HRF registered?

N315 HRF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N315 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N315 HRF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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