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N439 SCG

1996 Renault Clio

Purple Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,436 mi
Last recorded109,436 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN439 SCG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 109,436 miles

Oil leak

corrosion around o/s/r arch

slight play to steering rack

spare wheel missing

unable to engage first gear

Fail 2 Jul 2008 109,436 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

corrosion around o/s/r arch

slight play to steering rack

spare wheel missing

unable to engage first gear

Pass 27 Nov 2006 107,655 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear wiper blade split

nearside front lower ball joint retaing bolt, nut missing.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 107,498 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 107,498 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

cataylist converter broken up and rattling around

Fail 4 Aug 2005 105,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N439 SCG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Purple with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N439 SCG, 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 N439 SCG registered?

N439 SCG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N439 SCG safe to buy?

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