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N374 SBB

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,111 mi
Last recorded121,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 SBB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 121,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

getting rusty around axle mounting

slight noise from o/s front wheelbearing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 117,693 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 117,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight wiper marks to screen . starting to get rusty near axle mounting area

Pass 2 Jan 2008 113,882 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 113,882 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 109,468 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 100,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 100,674 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 100,670 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005 100,663 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2005 100,584 miles

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

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

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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N374 SBB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N374 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N374 SBB registered?

N374 SBB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N374 SBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N374 SBB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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