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N398 HDE

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,954 mi
Last recorded126,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 HDE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010 126,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 126,954 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2009 117,445 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 108,608 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 May 2008 108,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 100,309 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

engine missfire ( intermittent )

n/s/f indicator lense cracked ( not showing white light )

parking brake lever travel long (has reserve)

Pass 9 May 2006 93,063 miles

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

handbrake travel long

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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N398 HDE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc 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 N398 HDE, 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 N398 HDE registered?

N398 HDE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N398 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 HDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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