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N338 SRU

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,262 mi
Last recorded123,262 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 SRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 123,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 123,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2009 116,288 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 116,288 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 109,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 109,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 101,690 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2007 101,690 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 94,436 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 94,436 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N338 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N338 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 N338 SRU registered?

N338 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N338 SRU safe to buy?

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