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N914 SDF

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,422 mi
Last recorded109,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN914 SDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on.

corrosion on edges of both front brake discs.

o/s washer jet poor.

perishing on o/s/r tyre wall & cracking in tread.

rear body panel damaged.

slight exhaust leak from tail silencer joint.

slight play in o/s steering track arm inner joint.

slight rim damage on n/s/f inner wheel rim.

Fail 9 Jun 2012 109,416 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s washer poor

o/s/f floor pan and outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre heavily perrished

rear panel behind bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in off side inner styeering rack joint

Fail 8 Jun 2011 101,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in off side inner styeering rack joint

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,500 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 98,500 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

advise engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 83,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2007 75,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2006 71,520 miles

Engine oil level low.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,520 miles

Engine oil level low.

Fail 17 Jun 2006 71,514 miles

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

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

Front discs rusty and worn.

Fail 27 May 2006 71,510 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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N914 SDF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N914 SDF, 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 N914 SDF registered?

N914 SDF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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