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N551 YJW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,259 mi
Last recorded94,259 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 YJW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,259 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion developing on suspension components & inner sill areas n offside outer sill damaged, wear developing on nearside front outer tyre edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,259 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion developing on suspension components & inner sill areas n offside outer sill damaged, wear developing on nearside front outer tyre edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,318 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wear/roughness developing within steering rack assembly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,381 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front exhaust slightly damaged near gearbox mount

Inner Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front pad war indicator incomplete

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension and subframe components corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 86,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust mounting rubbers deterirated and cracked

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front pad war indicator incomplete

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension and subframe components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,333 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust support rubbers slighty deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front CV boot rear clip missing but not insecure

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust support rubbers slighty deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,353 miles

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

corrosion on front suspension components

offside rear outer sill panel damaged

rear screen wash not working & wiper blade u/s

wiring loom incorrect position at brake master cylinder area

Fail 4 Mar 2011 78,353 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion on front suspension components

offside rear outer sill panel damaged

rear screen wash not working & wiper blade u/s

wiring loom incorrect position at brake master cylinder area

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,951 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,709 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 68,675 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyre treads 2/3 mm

front number plate damaged, surface corrosion on front sub frame rear wiper motor not working

surface cracks on nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,675 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyre treads 2/3 mm

front number plate damaged, surface corrosion on front sub frame rear wiper motor not working

surface cracks on nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,121 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 64,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged, rear screen wash not working, corrosion on front sub frame , brake discs pitted, surface wear on offside rear outer tyre wall, slight wear ion nearside rear wheel bearing , slight run out on both rear tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,558 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

slight damage evident to front number plate

slight wear developing in nearside of steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,330 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion developing on front sub frame

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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N551 YJW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N551 YJW, 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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N551 YJW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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