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N963 SAA

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,139 mi
Last recorded49,139 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN963 SAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,139 miles

Nearside front seatbelt stalk in poor condition

Nearside trim clips exposed

Offside rear tyre perished

Poor pattern to nearside dipped beam

auxillary belt deteriorated

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front number plate damaged

wiper blades split

Fail 27 Oct 2011 48,948 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front seatbelt stalk in poor condition

Nearside trim clips exposed

Offside rear tyre perished

Poor pattern to nearside dipped beam

auxillary belt deteriorated

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front number plate damaged

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,782 miles

offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,439 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 36,392 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,276 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,868 miles

Evidence of corrosion on brake disc's

Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Evidence of corrosion on front brake disc's

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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N963 SAA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N963 SAA, 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 N963 SAA registered?

N963 SAA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N963 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N963 SAA shows 9 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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