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N141 AUY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,871 mi
Last recorded109,871 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 AUY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 109,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,138 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 14 Mar 2011 106,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 19 Oct 2009 104,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front cross member very rusty

slight play in pas steerin g rack

Fail 15 Oct 2009 104,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front cross member very rusty

slight play in pas steerin g rack

Pass 7 Feb 2007 90,980 miles

Oil leak

rear pads wearing low

slight play o/s top strut mount

slight play steering rack

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2006 83,233 miles

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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N141 AUY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N141 AUY, 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 N141 AUY registered?

N141 AUY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N141 AUY safe to buy?

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