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N549 STY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,804 mi
Last recorded55,804 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 STY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2015 55,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,274 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,503 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 35,502 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,074 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,302 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,157 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 30,157 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear brake service

Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,308 miles

advise both front inner wing brake pipes

advise oil leak

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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N549 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N549 STY, 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 N549 STY registered?

N549 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N549 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N549 STY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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