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N964 SRU

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,236 mi
Last recorded108,236 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 SRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all tyres are perishing and offside front is close to limit

offside front spring corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 108,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all tyres are perishing and offside front is close to limit

offside front spring corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,728 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 104,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,654 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 100,654 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,244 miles

front brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,957 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 91,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 82,476 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2009 82,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,405 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 75,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,137 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 69,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 63,146 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 63,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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N964 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N964 SRU, 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 N964 SRU registered?

N964 SRU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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