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N343 AOB

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,949 mi
Last recorded95,949 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 AOB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,949 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Oil leak

o/s side light bulb dull

Fail 3 Feb 2014 95,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs badly worn

Oil leak

o/s side light bulb dull

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,532 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,532 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,192 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Feb 2012 80,192 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,022 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 72,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,208 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 64,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,926 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 54,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,693 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,300 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 37,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,492 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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N343 AOB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N343 AOB, 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 N343 AOB registered?

N343 AOB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N343 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N343 AOB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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