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N516 RNL

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,193 mi
Last recorded90,193 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 RNL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 90,193 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 90,182 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2008 86,179 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 82,551 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 78,291 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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N516 RNL is a 1996 Renault Clio in White 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 N516 RNL, 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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How do I check the history of N516 RNL?

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What year was N516 RNL registered?

N516 RNL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N516 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 RNL 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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