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N503 YRD

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,986 mi
Last recorded110,986 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 YRD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 110,986 miles

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 26 Apr 2011 109,949 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 19 Mar 2009 106,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 106,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 104,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Mar 2008 104,343 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2007 102,639 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 99,769 miles

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 YRD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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.

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What year was N503 YRD registered?

N503 YRD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N503 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 YRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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