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N78 DHF

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,494 mi
Last recorded56,494 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 DHF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,494 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,494 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,535 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 55,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 54,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,147 miles

Nearside front and offside rear side walls of tyres seriously cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,321 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 53,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N78 DHF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N78 DHF, 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 N78 DHF registered?

N78 DHF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N78 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N78 DHF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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