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N371 DHF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,199 mi
Last recorded37,199 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 DHF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,199 miles

Slight play in both front rack inner ball joints

Fail 12 Jan 2016 37,176 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in both front rack inner ball joints

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,937 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 34,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,049 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,202 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,850 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 24,033 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 21,238 miles

Battery insecure

front brake pads worn

Fail 6 May 2009 21,238 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 May 2008 17,204 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 16,711 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 16,711 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 May 2006 16,010 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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N371 DHF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N371 DHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N371 DHF registered?

N371 DHF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N371 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N371 DHF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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