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N506 UPJ

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,312 mi
Last recorded59,312 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 UPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 59,312 miles

Accident damage to nearside front corner has left trim loose. No sharp edges.

Broken offside front fog lamp lens

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

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

Nearside headlight too low and adjuster broken. Manually fixed but suggest new headlight unit installed

Nearside mirror insecure. Temp fix applied

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,855 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake travel long

slight split wipers

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,995 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 36,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

driver door lock sticking

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,533 miles

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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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N506 UPJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N506 UPJ, 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 N506 UPJ registered?

N506 UPJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N506 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 UPJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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