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N259 NTL

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,010 mi
Last recorded108,010 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 NTL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2013 108,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 106,270 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,990 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,903 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 74,031 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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N259 NTL 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 100%.

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 N259 NTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N259 NTL registered?

N259 NTL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N259 NTL safe to buy?

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