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N691 SDV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,598 mi
Last recorded126,598 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN691 SDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 126,598 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to front and rear chassis

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

corrosion to rear inner sills

cuts in both front tyre outer sidewalls

front registration plate deteiorated

offside headlight cracked

slight play in both rear steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Jan 2009 120,540 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 120,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to both front outer sills

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer wheel arch

corrosion to rear chassis and chassis crossmember

corrosion under n/s/f wheel arch

front and rear no plates in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2008 114,351 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 109,089 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 102,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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N691 SDV 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 83.3%.

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 N691 SDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N691 SDV registered?

N691 SDV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 February 1996.

Is N691 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N691 SDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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