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N503 NAM

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,744 mi
Last recorded99,744 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 NAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 99,744 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 92,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 85,291 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 85,272 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 80,054 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 72,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,257 miles

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

Rear o/s Brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear o/s brake binding.

Fail 6 Nov 2006 60,257 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear o/s Brake hose ferrule corroded.

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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N503 NAM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N503 NAM, 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 N503 NAM?

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What year was N503 NAM registered?

N503 NAM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N503 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 NAM shows 8 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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