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N501 YRD

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,671 mi
Last recorded73,671 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 YRD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror cracked

oil leaks

Fail 4 Mar 2014 73,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror cracked

oil leaks

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,327 miles

exhaust badly corroded

front & rear no plates in poor condition

front brake discs badly corroded

n/s/r tyre tread very low

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust badly corroded

front & rear no plates in poor condition

front brake discs badly corroded

n/s/r tyre tread very low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,950 miles

n/s/f top mount has play, n/s rack gaitor dteriorated, wheeel arches corroded, exhaust corroded+ small blow, discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 48,950 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f top mount has play, n/s rack gaitor dteriorated, wheeel arches corroded, exhaust corroded+ small blow, discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,334 miles

front brake discs very rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,042 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,896 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 YRD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRD, 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

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What year was N501 YRD registered?

N501 YRD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N501 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 YRD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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