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N708 PUH

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,623 mi
Last recorded64,623 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 PUH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,623 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,623 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,546 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges.

Nearside and offside front flexable brake hoses outer weather layer perished and starting to crack.

Offside front outer CV gaiter damaged but not enough to allow the ingress of dirt.

Servive brake performance ONLY 59% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,402 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2011 55,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,361 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,052 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

Offside front flexable brake hose perished and starting to crack.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 31,613 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

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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N708 PUH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N708 PUH, 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 N708 PUH registered?

N708 PUH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N708 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N708 PUH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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