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N414 NHR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 NHR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 138,601 miles

SLIGHT WEEP O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

OIL LEAKS

Fail 26 Apr 2011 138,601 miles

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

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT WEEP O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 27 Apr 2010 133,641 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ADVISE REPLACMENT SOON

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

OIL LEAKS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 125,183 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SQUEAK FROM STEERING/SPRINGS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 121,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

minor marks to windsreen

Pass 25 Apr 2007 118,039 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 118,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 115,824 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 115,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N414 NHR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N414 NHR, 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

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What year was N414 NHR registered?

N414 NHR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N414 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N414 NHR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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