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N393 ARB

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,656 mi
Last recorded52,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 ARB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,656 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 52,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 43,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2006 35,816 miles

various brake hoses perrished †o/s/f wheel trim insecure †damage to wheel trims †air bag warning light on during test †rear wash wipe/arm missing †

various dents/scratches to various body pannels/surface corrosion to rear wheel arches †engine gear box wet with oil †slight gas leak from exhaust joint

Fail 29 May 2006 35,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

various brake hoses perrished †o/s/f wheel trim insecure †damage to wheel trims †air bag warning light on during test †rear wash wipe/arm missing †

various dents/scratches to various body pannels/surface corrosion to rear wheel arches †engine gear box wet with oil †slight gas leak from exhaust joint

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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N393 ARB is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc 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 N393 ARB, 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 N393 ARB registered?

N393 ARB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N393 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N393 ARB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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