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N509 OTY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,956 mi
Last recorded101,956 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 OTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 101,956 miles

both floors becoming corroded

drivers rear flexi hose unions becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

pasangers front brake binding slighly

Pass 4 Nov 2008 96,341 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play in both sides

front number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 27 Oct 2008 96,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Handbrake travel is high

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear has corrosion near to shock mounting but not excessive

Nearside wiper blade is splitting

Offside rear has corrosion but out of pescribed area

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play in both sides

Pass 14 Jun 2007 88,775 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear wheel tyre perrishing

Fail 14 Jun 2007 88,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear tyre slight perrishing

Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,786 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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N509 OTY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N509 OTY, 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 N509 OTY registered?

N509 OTY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N509 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N509 OTY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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