MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,853 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs slightly corroded. † †
very slight play in offside front wheel. † †slight grinding noise heard from nearside rear when braking. † † † †
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
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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N527 SCN is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N527 SCN, 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 N527 SCN registered?
N527 SCN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1996.
Is N527 SCN safe to buy?
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