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7542VY56

1996 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

281,550 mi
Last recorded281,550 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7542VY56
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 281,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 281,173 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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7542VY56 is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 7542VY56, 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 7542VY56 registered?

7542VY56 is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is 7542VY56 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7542VY56 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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