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N535 SHO

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,094 mi
Last recorded103,094 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 SHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 103,094 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 103,094 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 92,469 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,468 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 91,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 88,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre has slight signs of distortion & may soon require replacement

there is evidence of imbalance on the rear brakes and further investigation is advised (nearside rear)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,828 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight signs of distortion & may soon require replacement

there is evidence of imbalance on the rear brakes and further investigation is advised (nearside rear)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,202 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 86,202 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 82,658 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 82,658 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N535 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N535 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 N535 SHO registered?

N535 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N535 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 SHO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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