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N47 YAO

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 YAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 79,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 75,578 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis sections

Fail 4 May 2010 75,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 5 May 2009 70,716 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on both sides outer rear wheel arches

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis sections and front sub frame

Fail 28 Apr 2009 70,632 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on both sides outer rear wheel arches

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis sections and front sub frame

Pass 6 May 2008 66,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion on both outer rear wheel arches

Fail 6 May 2008 66,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion on both outer rear wheel arches

Pass 4 May 2007 60,947 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 55,948 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 55,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion on brake pipes

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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N47 YAO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc 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 N47 YAO, 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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N47 YAO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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