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N336 GSF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,289 mi
Last recorded109,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN336 GSF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 109,289 miles

nearside inner front constant velocity joing gaiter split

Fail 1 Jun 2009 109,289 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

nearside inner front constant velocity joing gaiter split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,950 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 101,950 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 92,402 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 92,402 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 84,827 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

rear wiper insecure

Pass 24 May 2005 78,741 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 78,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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N336 GSF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N336 GSF, 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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N336 GSF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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