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N526 GMA

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,993 mi
Last recorded166,993 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 GMA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2006 166,993 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 166,993 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 165,568 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 165,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N526 GMA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N526 GMA, 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 N526 GMA registered?

N526 GMA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N526 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N526 GMA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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