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N957 FEH

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,242 mi
Last recorded77,242 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 FEH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 77,242 miles

neon lights under car wirering insecure

offside + nearside front brake discs inner wear surface rust

Fail 25 Jan 2010 77,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

neon lights under car wirering insecure

offside + nearside front brake discs inner wear surface rust

offside rear brake disc outer wear surface has surface rust

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,552 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front inner c,v gator split

Fail 21 Jan 2009 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front track control arm plastic wind deflector insecure

offside front inner c,v gator split

offside front inner c,v joint locating pin missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 73,505 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 70,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 68,557 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 68,550 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N957 FEH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,764cc 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 N957 FEH, 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 N957 FEH registered?

N957 FEH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N957 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N957 FEH 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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