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N522 DKF

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,088 mi
Last recorded64,088 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 DKF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked to the outer wall not showing the cords etc

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front shockabsorber o/s/f/ has slight oil leak

near and offside brake hoses front showing surface craks

rear o/s tyre has multiple age craks

rear reg plate damage

Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front shockabsorber o/s/f/ has slight oil leak

near and offside brake hoses front showing surface craks

rear o/s tyre has multiple age craks

rear reg plate damage

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,903 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 53,903 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 51,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N522 DKF is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N522 DKF, 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 N522 DKF?

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What year was N522 DKF registered?

N522 DKF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N522 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 DKF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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