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N551 YKN

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,406 mi
Last recorded63,406 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 YKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,406 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 61,314 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

THERE IS SOME GREASE LEAKING FROM THE OS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT GAITER

Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,314 miles

THERE IS SOME GREASE LEAKING FROM THE OS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT GAITER

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,007 miles

BEAM BENDERS FITTED TO HEADLIGHT LENS

Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,006 miles

THERE IS A VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK NEAR THE NS OF THE STEERING RACK

Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,099 miles

BRAKE SERVO POWER FEEL TO BE GETTING POOR

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF THE STEERING RACK

Fail 22 Jan 2009 52,099 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BRAKE SERVO POWER FEEL TO BE GETTING POOR

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF THE STEERING RACK

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,481 miles

BRAKE SERVO POWER MAY BE GETTING WEAK

OSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,836 miles

BOTH FRONT DISC INNER FACES POOR CONDITION

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,461 miles

DAMAGE TO OSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL BUT NOT TO CORDS.

NSR TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT AND STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE.

Fail 19 Jan 2006 44,461 miles

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

NSR TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LAGAL LIMIT AND STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE..

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 YKN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N551 YKN, 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 N551 YKN registered?

N551 YKN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N551 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 YKN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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