MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front anti roll bar end bushes getting worn
both rear shocker tops getting corroded
engine oil leak
front number plate cracked
metal part of rear flexes getting corroded
offside front wishbone mounting bushes getting worn
rear chassis rails getting corroded
rear floor crossmember getting corroded
some play steering rack
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N472 SFL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N472 SFL, 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 N472 SFL registered?
N472 SFL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is N472 SFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N472 SFL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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