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N544 BVM

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,538 mi
Last recorded85,538 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 BVM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2011 85,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,047 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Apr 2008 88,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,079 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 52,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,890 miles

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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N544 BVM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N544 BVM, 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 N544 BVM registered?

N544 BVM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N544 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N544 BVM shows 8 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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