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N603 SDF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,477 mi
Last recorded154,477 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 SDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2011 154,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 146,648 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 140,287 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 140,287 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 134,707 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front steering track arm has slight movement at inner fixing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 134,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front steering track arm has slight movement at inner fixing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 120,337 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 120,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 103,260 miles

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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N603 SDF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N603 SDF, 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 N603 SDF registered?

N603 SDF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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