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N542 RNL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,188 mi
Last recorded64,188 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 RNL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,188 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 63,753 miles

Surface damage to centre rear seat belt. N/side rear tyre sidewall cracking. Handbrake travel close to limit.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Surface damage to centre rear seat belt. N/side rear tyre sidewall cracking. Handbrake travel close to limit.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,068 miles

rear centre seat belt slightly dmaged & fraying power steering belt noisy on full lock

Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,068 miles

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

rear centre seat belt slightly dmaged & fraying power steering belt noisy on full lock

Pass 1 Mar 2007 62,280 miles

Front brake discs poor and pads getting low. Handbrake travel is close to maximum limit.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,863 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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N542 RNL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N542 RNL, 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 N542 RNL registered?

N542 RNL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N542 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 RNL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N542 RNL have outstanding finance?

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