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N516 STY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,672 mi
Last recorded75,672 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 STY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,672 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,794 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,198 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,394 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 62,394 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,324 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 50,261 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 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc 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 N516 STY, 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 N516 STY registered?

N516 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N516 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 STY 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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