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N52 LUB

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,439 mi
Last recorded52,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 LUB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,439 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Jan 2013 52,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

advise nearside rear brake noise

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,364 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

small cut in side wall offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,304 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 48,832 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,358 miles

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 20 Jul 2007 48,358 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

near side rear tyre slight perishing

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 14 Jul 2006 47,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,358 miles

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

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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N52 LUB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N52 LUB, 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 N52 LUB registered?

N52 LUB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N52 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N52 LUB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N52 LUB have outstanding finance?

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