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N456 DML

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,590 mi
Last recorded65,590 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 DML
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,590 miles

n/s door mirror damaged but has been repaired

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s door mirror damaged but still secure

Fail 13 Jun 2011 65,590 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s door mirror damaged but has been repaired

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s door mirror damaged but still secure

Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,405 miles

rear exhaust box and all its mounts are poor

Fail 9 Jun 2008 59,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,644 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,228 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 58,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2005 56,569 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 56,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N456 DML is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N456 DML, 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 N456 DML registered?

N456 DML is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N456 DML safe to buy?

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