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N359 CHC

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,833 mi
Last recorded33,833 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 CHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,833 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2013 33,833 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 33,245 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

free play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,245 miles

all tyres perishing

free play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,484 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 32,483 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,021 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,359 miles

small exhaust leak front pipe

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,837 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

slight play in offside front hub bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,257 miles

damage on front number plate

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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N359 CHC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N359 CHC, 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 N359 CHC registered?

N359 CHC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N359 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N359 CHC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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