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N538 AHP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,883 mi
Last recorded145,883 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 AHP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 145,883 miles

both inner sills at rear corroded

bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

damage to offside rear wheel rim

free play in steering wheel

play in offside of steering

Fail 6 Nov 2008 145,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner sills at rear corroded

bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

damage to offside rear wheel rim

free play in steering wheel

play in offside of steering

Pass 19 Sep 2007 121,358 miles

both fron tshock absorers leaking

bushes on both front arms in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 17 Sep 2007 121,302 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both front shock absorbers leaking

bushes on both front arms in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 21 Mar 2006 93,581 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 93,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N538 AHP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N538 AHP, 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 N538 AHP registered?

N538 AHP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N538 AHP safe to buy?

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