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N770 SPE

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,821 mi
Last recorded94,821 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 SPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion at offside front inner wheel arch

long travel at parking brake lever

noise at offside rear wheel bearing

wear at nearside gearbox mount

wear at steering u/j

Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,821 miles

corrosion at offside front inner wheel arch

long travel at parking brake lever

noise at offside rear wheel bearing

wear at nearside gearbox mount

wear at steering u/j

Pass 11 May 2009 86,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 83,414 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2008 83,414 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2007 79,160 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,719 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 74,710 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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N770 SPE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N770 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.

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What year was N770 SPE registered?

N770 SPE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N770 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N770 SPE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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