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N546 RDG

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,817 mi
Last recorded76,817 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 RDG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

OFFSIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,353 miles

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Oil leak

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 14 May 2008 58,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 55,246 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 55,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 51,285 miles

rear wiper blade split

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

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 RDG is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N546 RDG, 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 RDG registered?

N546 RDG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N546 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N546 RDG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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