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N196 AYC

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,878 mi
Last recorded95,878 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 AYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 95,878 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f top struts slight free play

oil leak from front/side of engine

Fail 13 Mar 2009 95,878 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f top struts slight free play

oil leak from front/side of engine

Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion occuring in various places including rear axle area and chassis rails.Not compromising structural integrity.

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

both front tyres perished slightly

parking brake travel high

Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,903 miles

front brake readings fluctuating slightly.

offside wiper rubber starting to split.

Fail 22 Mar 2007 84,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake readings fluctuating slightly.

offside wiper rubber starting to split.

Pass 10 May 2006 81,089 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 81,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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N196 AYC is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 78,400 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 N196 AYC, 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 31 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N196 AYC registered?

N196 AYC is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N196 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 AYC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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