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N382 FSG

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,958 mi
Last recorded105,958 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 FSG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 105,958 miles

Oil leak

front brake flexi hoses perished

front coil springs corroded

front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition

front to rea brake pipes corroded

nearside door mirror loose

offside rear under wheelarch area heavily corroded unable to inspect fully

outersills/rear wheelarches and underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

rear footbrake uneven

Fail 11 Mar 2013 105,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front brake flexi hoses perished

front coil springs corroded

front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition

front to rea brake pipes corroded

nearside door mirror loose

offside rear under wheelarch area heavily corroded unable to inspect fully

outersills/rear wheelarches and underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

rear footbrake uneven

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,474 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

damage on o/s/f wing

general corrosion arount vehicle

o/s/r inner wheel arch area corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

repairs on both sill panels & floor to sill panel & undersealed

Fail 7 Mar 2012 98,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to o/s/f wing

engine and gear box oil leaks

n/ wing mirror damaged

o/s/f outersill corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch area cooroded

rear tyres wearing low

rear wheel arch areas corroded

slight movement n/s/f top shock mount

Pass 14 Mar 2011 90,995 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 90,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to o/s/f

front discs corroded

signs of dampness around o/s/f caliper

slight exhaust blow from rear joints

slight movement o/s/f top shocker mount

Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,458 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,969 miles

oil leak

rear flexi brake hoses corrod at ferrules

Fail 22 Mar 2009 75,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing

different size tyres fitted on front to rear

oil leak

rear flexi brake hoses corroded at ferrules

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,186 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 65,030 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,876 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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N382 FSG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N382 FSG, 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 N382 FSG registered?

N382 FSG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N382 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N382 FSG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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