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N457 SFX

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,494 mi
Last recorded140,494 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 SFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 140,494 miles

long travel on hand brake

n/s /f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre some tyre seperation

Fail 6 Jun 2013 140,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

long travel on hand brake

n/s /f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre some tyre seperation

Pass 15 Jun 2012 135,458 miles

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

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

chips in screen

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 135,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

chips in screen

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 135,163 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

slight noise on n/s/r wheel

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2011 135,159 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

slight noise on n/s/r wheel

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2010 131,089 miles

Front springs are rusty,

Offside rear tyre side walls are perishing,

Oil loss at engine area,

Rear chassis are rusty,

Rear flexable brake hoses ends are rusty,

Rear of exhaust is rusty,

Slight noise on rotation of rear wheels,

Tow bar and attachnents are rusty,

Pass 16 Feb 2009 126,911 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F top susp/mount bush

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front ball joints

N/S/F tyre low on tread

O/S/F tyre ON limits of tread wear at inner tread edge

Slight corrosion at front and rear suspension components

Slight wear and movement and noise starting at both rear w/bearings

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F w/bearing

Small cracks at screen

Pass 12 Feb 2008 122,573 miles

Front coil springs are rusty.

Long travel at park brake lever.

Nearside front tyre is worn at edges.

Oil loss at engine area.

Reduced pertformance at rear service brakes,

Rusting at rear shock absorber tops.

Small leak at rear exhaust joint.

Windscreen has small areas of damage.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 122,571 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front coil springs are rusty.

Long travel at park brake lever.

Nearside front tyre is worn at edges.

Oil loss at engine area.

Reduced pertformance at rear service brakes,

Rusting at rear shock absorber tops.

Small leak at rear exhaust joint.

Windscreen has small areas of damage.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 118,618 miles

Both rear chassis areas around top shock absorber mounts,abit corroded slightly

Front inner b/pads seem abit low

Front number plate cracked

Light scratches at screen and small crack at O/S top screen area (Not quite within fail limits at time of test, but near)

VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/R W/Bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 114,807 miles

Front brakes are slight out of ballance

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear of exhaust rusty

Reduced performance at offside rear service brake

oil leak

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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N457 SFX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N457 SFX, 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 N457 SFX registered?

N457 SFX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N457 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 SFX shows 12 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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