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N373 EBP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,288 mi
Last recorded74,288 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 EBP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 74,288 miles

**** failed front exhaust may snap , centre exhaust will drop , recommend do not drive ****

imbalance rear brakes & handbrake

major oil leak , recommend attention , hazard to other road users , e.g. motorcyclists

nearside door mirror insecure

offside front brake pads low

spare wheel not in carrier

unable to view brake fluid resevoir level , dirty

wheel nuts covered , o/s/f cover missing

Fail 31 Jan 2009 74,286 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

**** failed front exhaust may snap , centre exhaust will drop , recommend do not drive ****

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

imbalance rear brakes & handbrake

major oil leak , recommend attention , hazard to other road users , e.g. motorcyclists

nearside door mirror insecure

offside front brake pads low

spare wheel not in carrier

unable to view brake fluid resevoir level , dirty

wheel nuts covered , o/s/f cover missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,805 miles

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

Oil leak

rear foot brake & hand brake application slightly uneven recommend inspection

wheel centers covered

Fail 19 Jan 2008 68,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear foot brake & hand brake application slightly uneven recommend inspection

wheel centers covered

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,559 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front suspension leg starting to weep .

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish .

oil leak

wheel trims fitted .

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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N373 EBP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N373 EBP, 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 N373 EBP registered?

N373 EBP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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