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N518 STY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,587 mi
Last recorded96,587 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 STY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,587 miles

corrosion on sills

corrosion underfloor front to rear

couldnt view brake pipes due to greased

discs started to wear

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,879 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 89,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,373 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 87,349 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,123 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Front subframe corroding.

N/s/r tyre has deep splits in tread [Not to cords] Recommend replacement.

Rear section of n/s inner front to rear brake pipe corroded near limit at plastic shield.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,093 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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N518 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N518 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N518 STY?

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What year was N518 STY registered?

N518 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N518 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 STY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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