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N501 BVR

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,338 mi
Last recorded167,338 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 BVR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 167,338 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2010 167,330 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2009 154,149 miles

Servear engine oil leak.

Fail 8 May 2009 154,140 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Servear engine oil leak noted during test.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 145,942 miles

n/s rack end slight wear

Fail 18 Apr 2008 145,752 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s rack end slight wear

Pass 17 Apr 2007 135,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 21 Apr 2006 125,036 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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N501 BVR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red 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 N501 BVR, 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 N501 BVR registered?

N501 BVR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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