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N546 DSR

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,150 mi
Last recorded33,150 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 DSR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 33,150 miles

front brakes imbalance

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front suspension arm ball joint boot split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wing dented

offside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak engine

power steering pipe corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 19 Nov 2010 33,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mid section blowing

front brakes imbalance

nearside front indicator cracked

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front suspension arm ball joint boot split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wing dented

offside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak engine

power steering pipe corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 21 Nov 2009 30,948 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavely perished

engine sump corroded

front anti-roll bar drop links bushes worn

front fog lights inop

fuel filter corroded

offside front suspension arm ball joint boot split

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel trim damaged

oil leak at engine and gearbox

rear washer inop

rear wiper torn

spare wheel in boot

Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,947 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake flexi hoses heavely perished

engine sump corroded

front anti-roll bar drop links bushes worn

front fog lights inop

fuel filter corroded

nearside handbrake poor effort

offside front suspension arm ball joint boot split

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel trim damaged

oil leak at engine and gearbox

rear washer inop

rear wiper torn

spare wheel in boot

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,951 miles

both front brake hoses perisched

both rear wheel bearing noise

front fog light inop

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front anti-roll bar drop link perisched

oil leak at engine

rear wiper blede torn

spare wheel loose in boot

Fail 14 Nov 2008 28,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake hoses perisched

both rear wheel bearing noise

front fog light inop

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front anti-roll bar drop link perisched

oil leak at engine

rear wiper blede torn

spare wheel loose in boot

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,763 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 26,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.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)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,118 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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N546 DSR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N546 DSR, 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 N546 DSR registered?

N546 DSR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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