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N549 SHO

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 SHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,360 miles

slight play front hubs †front brake pads warning wires split

Fail 23 Jun 2007 70,342 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play front hubs †brake pads warning wires split

Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,728 miles

spare tyre different size from rest †front+rear tyresfitted to this vehicle are oversize almost foulingon front locks +almost †touching rear panels †(not fouling when no passengers in vehicle as tested)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 65,728 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

pads warning wire split †spare tyre different size to the rest of the tyres fitted to vehicle †front + rear tyres fitted to this vehicle are oversize almost fouling on front locks +almost touching rear panels †(not fouling when no passen

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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N549 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue 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 N549 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 N549 SHO registered?

N549 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N549 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N549 SHO shows 4 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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