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N844 SHO

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

933,682 mi
Last recorded933,682 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 SHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 933,682 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 93,382 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

front windscreen scratched

travel at park brake lever

Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,586 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

scratches in offside of screen

Fail 27 Oct 2008 87,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

scratches in offside of screen

Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,774 miles

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Lens missing at nearside headlamp. This will effect beam pattern when lighting fault is rectified.

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken.

Noise detected at offside front wheel--drive shaft area.

Play at front strutt top mounts when fully jacked.

Rear exhaust joint has small leak.

Rub mark at windscreen.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 77,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Lens missing at nearside headlamp. This will effect beam pattern when lighting fault is rectified.

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken.

Noise detected at offside front wheel--drive shaft area.

Play at front strutt top mounts when fully jacked.

Rear exhaust joint has small leak.

Rub mark at windscreen.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 70,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 70,426 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

N/S/F wheel outer rim abit bent

O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits

P/Brake lever travel almost at end of working limit ( Long )

Rear chassis areas abit corroded in places slightly

Slight wear and movement starting at both front top susp/mounts

Pass 26 Oct 2005 66,120 miles

O/S rear tyre side wall cracking.

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

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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N844 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc 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 N844 SHO, 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 N844 SHO registered?

N844 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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