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N535 GFS

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 GFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,738 miles

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

front headrests are insecure

front seats are slightly insecure

front seats are torn

front top strut mounts have slight play

handbrake lever close to having no reserve travel

o/s f door pins are worn

Fail 5 Mar 2009 97,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front headrests are insecure

front seats are slightly insecure

front seats are torn

front top strut mounts have slight play

handbrake lever close to having no reserve travel

o/s f door pins are worn

Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,178 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 83,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 73,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 68,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N535 GFS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N535 GFS, 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 N535 GFS registered?

N535 GFS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N535 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 GFS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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