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N460 SCG

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,109 mi
Last recorded62,109 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 SCG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,109 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,653 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 59,647 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,801 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 56,797 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,765 miles

nearside front brake pad warning wire severed

Fail 10 Mar 2006 47,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front brake pad warning wire severed

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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N460 SCG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc 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 N460 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

How do I check the history of N460 SCG?

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What year was N460 SCG registered?

N460 SCG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N460 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N460 SCG 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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