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N559 AMT

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 AMT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,085 miles

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

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

front rollbar not fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,905 miles

Slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 29 Jan 2009 55,388 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,388 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,980 miles

advise - all tyres nearing legal limit

Fail 31 Jan 2007 52,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise - all tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,043 miles

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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N559 AMT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N559 AMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N559 AMT?

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What year was N559 AMT registered?

N559 AMT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N559 AMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N559 AMT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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