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N318 MFE

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,684 mi
Last recorded51,684 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 MFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 51,684 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,850 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 47,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,472 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,353 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres small cracks in sidewalls

Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,353 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,773 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

wiper blades

Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,365 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 36,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 33,610 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 33,610 miles

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

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

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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N318 MFE 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 N318 MFE, 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 N318 MFE registered?

N318 MFE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N318 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 MFE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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