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N688 SHB

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,828 mi
Last recorded101,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 SHB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play n/s/f top mounting

Fail 14 Jan 2015 101,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play n/s/f top mounting

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,815 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,805 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,000 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 59,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,026 miles

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

slight play of o/s/f caliper sliders

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,308 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 27,525 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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N688 SHB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N688 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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What year was N688 SHB registered?

N688 SHB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N688 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N688 SHB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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