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N671 SHB

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,171 mi
Last recorded117,171 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN671 SHB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 117,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and susp mounts

Fail 4 Aug 2008 117,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 111,522 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface corrosion inner and outer sills and susp mounts

Fail 2 Aug 2007 111,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 106,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door slightly misaligned

near side and off side rear radius arm bushes perishing slightly

rear number plate slightly cracked

slight roughness near side and off side rear wheel bearings

spare tyre tread depth close to limit

Fail 17 Aug 2006 106,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

drivers door slightly misaligned

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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N671 SHB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc 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 N671 SHB, 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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N671 SHB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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