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N529 BVR

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,722 mi
Last recorded97,722 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 BVR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,722 miles

Oil leak

nearside front seat belt stalk release button is damaged but deos not affect seat belt operation

Fail 9 Dec 2009 97,722 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

nearside front seat belt stalk release button is damaged but deos not affect seat belt operation

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,954 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 91,948 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front seat belt stalk is damaged but deos not affect its operation

Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,241 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 74,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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N529 BVR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N529 BVR, 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 N529 BVR registered?

N529 BVR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N529 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N529 BVR shows 6 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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