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N505 ABA

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,322 mi
Last recorded46,322 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 ABA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,322 miles

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

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 39,002 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 39,002 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2005 35,406 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall cords not showing

hole in offside front indicator lense

major enigne oil leaks

slight roughness on both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Dec 2005 35,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

cut in nearside front tyre wall cords not showing

hole in offside front indicator lense

major enigne oil leaks

slight roughness on both front wheel bearings

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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N505 ABA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N505 ABA, 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 N505 ABA registered?

N505 ABA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N505 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 ABA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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