MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both front flexi brake hoses perishing
both rear wheelarches, offside front doorstep rusty
brake fluid level on minimum
Front subframe corrodeed
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front subframe corroded
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
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N438 ENA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel 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 N438 ENA, 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 N438 ENA registered?
N438 ENA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 March 1996.
Is N438 ENA safe to buy?
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