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N491 STY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,077 mi
Last recorded77,077 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 STY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 77,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber mounts perished

front no plate starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel filter corroded

general under body corrosion

n/s/f drive shaft inner seal damp

o/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper poor

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread area

suspect no reflective paint on front registration plate

Fail 4 Feb 2008 72,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel filter corroded

general under body corrosion

n/s/f drive shaft inner seal damp

o/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper poor

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread area

suspect no reflective paint on front registration plate

Pass 10 Feb 2007 67,312 miles

rust patches

Fail 9 Feb 2007 67,312 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

hand brake travel long

rust patches

Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,752 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 61,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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N491 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N491 STY, 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 N491 STY registered?

N491 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N491 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 STY 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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