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N532 SHO

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,231 mi
Last recorded148,231 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 SHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 148,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 139,757 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 139,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 132,343 miles

discs corroding and pads worn

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

nearside front brake hose perished

Pass 30 Oct 2008 131,335 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 121,864 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2007 114,817 miles

o/s washer jet poor.

both front antiroll bar end links in poor condition.

exhaust centre pipe weak at joint.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 105,906 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 105,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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N532 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N532 SHO, 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 N532 SHO registered?

N532 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N532 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N532 SHO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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