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N958 ETR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,393 mi
Last recorded110,393 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 ETR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 110,393 miles

slight noise in offside rear wheelbearing

Pass 20 May 2008 105,216 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2006 96,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 96,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 90,586 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 90,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.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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N958 ETR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N958 ETR, 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 N958 ETR registered?

N958 ETR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N958 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N958 ETR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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