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N390 FNO

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 FNO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 115,922 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 115,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 106,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 92,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

offside front shock absorber wet (STRONG ADVICE)

play in nearside front lower suspension arm balljoint (STRONG ADVICE)

slight play in offside front track control arm ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2006 79,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front damper wet

offside front damper wet

wipers smeary

Fail 21 Oct 2006 79,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front damper wet

offside front damper wet

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Oct 2005 65,258 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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N390 FNO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N390 FNO, 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 N390 FNO registered?

N390 FNO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N390 FNO safe to buy?

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