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N490 SDW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,532 mi
Last recorded101,532 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 SDW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2009 101,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,583 miles

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 96,583 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,147 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

slight front brake inbalance

some damage to o/s/f corner bumper

some wear in front brake pads

stonechip in windscreen (7mm)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 90,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate damaged

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

slight front brake inbalance

some damage to o/s/f corner bumper

some wear in front brake pads

stonechip in windscreen (7mm)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 83,699 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to n/s +o/s front anti roll bar drop link arms

corrosion to o/s front subframe

n/s front subframe damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2006 83,699 miles

corrosion to n/s +o/s front anti roll bar drop link arms

corrosion to o/s front subframe

n/s front subframe damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2005 77,260 miles

ADVISE CRACKS IN O/S REAR TYRE TREAD

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISC'S AND PADS ARE WORN

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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N490 SDW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N490 SDW, 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 N490 SDW registered?

N490 SDW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N490 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 SDW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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