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N740 SBB

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,537 mi
Last recorded103,537 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 SBB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 103,537 miles

both rear chassis heavily corroded by suspension mountings

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside outer cv gaiter heavily perished and close to splitting

nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

offside outer cv gaiter pin holed and leaking grease

very heavy oil leaks

Fail 19 Apr 2010 103,537 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear chassis heavily corroded by suspension mountings

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside outer cv gaiter heavily perished and close to splitting

nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

offside outer cv gaiter pin holed and leaking grease

very heavy oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2009 98,636 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2009 98,632 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 93,399 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 93,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 89,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,654 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 83,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

brake fluid low

grease around offside front hub and cv gaitor

handbrake travel long

nearside outer cv gaitor perished

oil leak

slight bind on nearside front brake

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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N740 SBB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol 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 N740 SBB, 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 N740 SBB registered?

N740 SBB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N740 SBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 SBB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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