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N768 SPE

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,056 mi
Last recorded80,056 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 SPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,056 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 80,056 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front wiper blades split slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2007 73,053 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 73,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

small cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,409 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 65,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake servo seems weak?

Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,727 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 58,727 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front inbalance 18%

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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N768 SPE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N768 SPE, 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 N768 SPE registered?

N768 SPE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 February 1996.

Is N768 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N768 SPE shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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