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N502 RRG

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,817 mi
Last recorded109,817 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 RRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,817 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 109,816 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 104,385 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 99,222 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 94,424 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 89,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 83,286 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 75,232 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 75,232 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 69,010 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCES IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM DENTED

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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N502 RRG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N502 RRG, 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 N502 RRG registered?

N502 RRG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N502 RRG safe to buy?

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