CarVerify

Free Car Check

N376 TDA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,848 mi
Last recorded136,848 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN376 TDA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 136,848 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

slight deterioration to all tyres

Fail 2 Feb 2016 136,839 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

slight deterioration to all tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2015 135,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 135,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 134,104 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 134,099 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 132,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre cracking on shoulders

Fail 2 Jan 2013 132,809 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre cracking on shoulders

Pass 18 Nov 2011 130,512 miles

evidence to suggest that front tyres have fouled vehicle on full lock at some point - not at time of test

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front suspension strut top mounting worn

offside rear brake disc poor

oil leak present

rear seat removed from vehicle

rear tyres perished

various body defects

Fail 16 Nov 2011 130,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear seat removed from vehicle

rear tyres perished

binding at offside front wheel

evidence to suggest that front tyres have fouled vehicle on full lock at some point - not at time of test

front brake discs in poor condition

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front suspension strut top mounting worn

offside and nearside door mirrors poorly attached

offside rear brake disc poor

oil leak present

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body defects

Pass 9 Nov 2010 128,057 miles

bonnet prop securing clip missing

corrosion to rear wheel arches

front and rear brake discs poor

nearside rear tyre perished

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

oil leak present

rear seat completely removed from vehicle at time of test

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 8 Nov 2010 128,053 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

bonnet prop securing clip missing

corrosion to rear wheel arches

front and rear brake discs poor

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak present

rear seat completely removed from vehicle at time of test

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2009 126,254 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door mirror repaired

parking brake travel long

Pass 18 Oct 2008 124,430 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 124,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2007 120,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 117,282 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N376 TDA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N376 TDA, 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

How do I check the history of N376 TDA?

You can check the full history of N376 TDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N376 TDA registered?

N376 TDA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N376 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N376 TDA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N376 TDA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N376 TDA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.