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N501 STY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 STY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,673 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

slight noise from o/s/r & n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,403 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 75,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,045 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate damaged

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 23 Apr 2009 58,560 miles

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

Oil leak

rear no plate damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,560 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate damaged

Pass 2 May 2008 56,008 miles

rear no plate cracked

Fail 2 May 2008 56,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear no plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2006 50,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 50,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N501 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N501 STY?

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What year was N501 STY registered?

N501 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N501 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 STY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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