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N340 SFL

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,751 mi
Last recorded42,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN340 SFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,751 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Fail 7 Aug 2013 42,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2012 41,404 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,482 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

spare tyre cracked and worn badly

Fail 8 Aug 2011 38,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear tyres starting to perrish

spare tyre cracked and worn badly

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,101 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,746 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,169 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 21,169 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,846 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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N340 SFL is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N340 SFL, 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 N340 SFL registered?

N340 SFL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N340 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N340 SFL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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