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N422 SDG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,114 mi
Last recorded111,114 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 SDG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2008 111,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front window broken

Pass 29 May 2007 105,011 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2007 104,761 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

20% UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES

HEAVY CORROSION ON N/S OUTER SILL PANEL AT REAR.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

PERISH MARKS ON N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON O/S

Pass 29 Apr 2006 97,697 miles

offside front shock absorber weak in operation.

perish marks on nearside front brake hose.

some unbalance of rear service brakes.

windscreen damaged on offside.

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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N422 SDG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N422 SDG, 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 N422 SDG registered?

N422 SDG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1996.

Is N422 SDG safe to buy?

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