1996 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · N435 EPU
1996 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 83,316 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N435 EPU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/05/2022
- 83,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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N435 EPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Renault Clio (N435 EPU) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk1 Phase 3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Late Mk1 shells rust around the rear arches, sills and floor seams. Structural corrosion is the main reason these cars fail MOTs or become uneconomic to save.
- Ignition and idle-control faultsModerate
Coils, leads, idle valves and sensors can leave the little petrol engines idling badly or cutting out, though the fixes are usually straightforward if caught early.
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