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N556 ONS

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,783 mi
Last recorded75,783 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 ONS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,783 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,437 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 67,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,550 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,234 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N556 ONS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N556 ONS, 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 N556 ONS registered?

N556 ONS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N556 ONS safe to buy?

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