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N228 YAU

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,047 mi
Last recorded118,047 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 YAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 118,047 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

high rear brake imbalance

Fail 28 Jan 2011 118,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

high rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 Apr 2009 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high inbalance on the rear service brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 105,482 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 94,608 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 94,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,398 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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N228 YAU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N228 YAU, 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 N228 YAU registered?

N228 YAU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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