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N520 PAX

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,773 mi
Last recorded95,773 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 PAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 95,773 miles

front brake discs corroding.....

general light under body corrosion.....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit.....

o/s/r outer wheel rim distorted.....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Fail 13 May 2010 95,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

advise brake inspection.....

front brake discs corroding.....

general light under body corrosion.....

long hand brake lever travel....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit.....

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn....

o/s/r outer wheel rim distorted.....

possible fuel leak , filter hose conection....

spare tyre flat.....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,942 miles

Exhaust system hangs slightly low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,261 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 87,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

both front brake discs in very poor condition early replacment advised

both rear chassis rails rusty

exhaust system rusty and weak

gearbox oil leaks

offside front coil spring rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,678 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 84,678 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,981 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 81,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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N520 PAX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N520 PAX, 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

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What year was N520 PAX registered?

N520 PAX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N520 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 PAX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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