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N512 YAO

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,925 mi
Last recorded56,925 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 YAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,925 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,885 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,234 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,821 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 45,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked and nearside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,299 miles

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

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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N512 YAO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N512 YAO, 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 N512 YAO registered?

N512 YAO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N512 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N512 YAO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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