MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
some rusty areas
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
advise slight play in n-s-f steering rack †advise n-s-r tyre wearing on outter edge
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 STX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 STX, 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 STX registered?
N521 STX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.
Is N521 STX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N521 STX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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