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N938 HTP

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,802 mi
Last recorded107,802 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 HTP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 107,802 miles

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

REPORT FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 27 Jan 2010 107,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

REPORT FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,106 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 101,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 96,828 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake imbalance

slight front brake judder

Fail 7 Jan 2008 96,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front number plate cracked

rear brake imbalance

slight front brake judder

Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,519 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 91,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

air bag warning lamp on

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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N938 HTP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 N938 HTP, 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 N938 HTP registered?

N938 HTP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N938 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N938 HTP 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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