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N503 SAV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,757 mi
Last recorded59,757 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 SAV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,757 miles

battery insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2006 59,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

battery insecure

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 SAV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N503 SAV, 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 N503 SAV registered?

N503 SAV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N503 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 SAV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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