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N543 EES

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,005 mi
Last recorded103,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 EES
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,005 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 103,005 miles

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 has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 101,306 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 101,306 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 99,818 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 99,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,211 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 96,525 miles

both front brake discs wearing and rusty

brake pipe feeding n/s/r wheel cylinder rusty

front brake pads getting low

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Jun 2006 96,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front brake discs wearing and rusty

brake pipe feeding n/s/r wheel cylinder rusty

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jun 2005 92,655 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 92,655 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N543 EES is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N543 EES, 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 N543 EES registered?

N543 EES is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N543 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N543 EES shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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