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N191 MAM

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 MAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 113,426 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 113,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 109,451 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 109,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 104,022 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 104,022 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

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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N191 MAM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N191 MAM, 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 N191 MAM registered?

N191 MAM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N191 MAM safe to buy?

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