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N355 SBB

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,931 mi
Last recorded164,931 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 SBB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 164,931 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 164,931 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,675 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 15,675 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 146,869 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 146,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2007 132,394 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 132,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,868 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 11,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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N355 SBB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,783cc 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 N355 SBB, 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 N355 SBB registered?

N355 SBB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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