MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake discs starting to corrode
front brakes just passed out of balance test
offside rear tyre getting low
slight wear in steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake discs starting to corrode
front brakes just passed out of balance test(check)
offside rear tyre getting low
slight wear in steering rack
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N521 ABL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N521 ABL, 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 N521 ABL registered?
N521 ABL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.
Is N521 ABL safe to buy?
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