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N550 STY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 STY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,972 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 72,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,502 miles

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

airbag light on

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate cracked

oil leak

play n/s/f steering arm becoming excessively worn

some uneven application rear service brake

wiper blades becoming worn

Fail 3 Jul 2010 67,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

airbag light on

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate cracked

oil leak

play n/s/f steering arm becoming excessively worn

some uneven application rear service brake

wiper blades becoming worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,634 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 62,593 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,724 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 55,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,835 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2006 53,835 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N550 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red 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 N550 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 N550 STY registered?

N550 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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