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N511 DKL

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,276 mi
Last recorded98,276 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 DKL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,555 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside registration plate lamp poorly secured

windscreen washer/ wiper switch slightly insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2011 95,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside registration plate lamp poorly secured

windscreen washer/ wiper switch slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 93,053 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

baffles loose in the rear silencer

rear number plate cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2009 90,627 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

baffles loose in the rear silencer

rear number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,597 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 87,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 84,164 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,835 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 80,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 74,588 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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N511 DKL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N511 DKL, 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 N511 DKL registered?

N511 DKL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N511 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 DKL shows 12 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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