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N545 BDU

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,890 mi
Last recorded146,890 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 BDU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 146,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OS Inner rack end has slight play

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 146,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OS Inner rack end has slight play

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 140,782 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 140,782 miles

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

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

Catalyst heatsheild loose

Engine oil level low

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Spare wheel tyre has deflated

Pass 4 Jun 2009 134,906 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2009 134,902 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 127,974 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 127,974 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2007 122,733 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 122,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2006 113,520 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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N545 BDU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc 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 N545 BDU, 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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N545 BDU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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