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N51 TBB

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,639 mi
Last recorded67,639 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 TBB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,497 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 65,497 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,247 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 63,246 miles

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

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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N51 TBB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N51 TBB, 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 N51 TBB registered?

N51 TBB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N51 TBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N51 TBB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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