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N133 ALS

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,349 mi
Last recorded88,349 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 ALS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 88,349 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 20 May 2009 88,349 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 23 May 2008 83,798 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly low

slight play in front suspension

Pass 18 May 2007 78,955 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 74,247 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 18 May 2005 69,136 miles

exhaust starting to corrod

o/s/n/s/f discs starting to corrod/wear

o/s/r tyre wearing out side edge

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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N133 ALS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N133 ALS, 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 N133 ALS registered?

N133 ALS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N133 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N133 ALS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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