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N343 SRU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 SRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,862 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 81,740 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,938 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,646 miles

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2009 64,638 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 56,672 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,588 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 47,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,501 miles

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

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 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N343 SRU registered?

N343 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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