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N762 SPF

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,742 mi
Last recorded61,742 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN762 SPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 61,742 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 61,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 55,466 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 55,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 48,647 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 70,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

slight play in offside rack

Fail 18 May 2010 70,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

slight play in offside rack

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,266 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2009 67,236 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,829 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 62,046 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 62,046 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N762 SPF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N762 SPF, 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 N762 SPF registered?

N762 SPF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N762 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N762 SPF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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