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N547 EES

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,892 mi
Last recorded155,892 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 EES
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 155,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 129,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 129,419 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 116,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 116,264 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 103,342 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 103,342 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall.

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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N547 EES is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N547 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 N547 EES registered?

N547 EES is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N547 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N547 EES shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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