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N527 DET

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,946 mi
Last recorded88,946 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN527 DET
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 86,497 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front to rear main brake pipes starting to corrode ok yet

movement in o/s/f top suspension strut mounting

n/s/ h/lamp aim on lower limits

n/s/r rim slightly damaged

o/s/f s/absorber misty

Fail 7 Aug 2007 86,427 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front to rear main brake pipes starting to corrode ok yet

movement in o/s/f top strut mounting

n/s h/lamp aim on lower limits

n/s/f brake caliper creaking when brakes applied

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter leaking oil

n/s/f wheel rim damaged slightly

o/s/f s/absorber misty

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,859 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 78,725 miles

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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N527 DET is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N527 DET, 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 N527 DET registered?

N527 DET is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N527 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N527 DET shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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