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N559 OFG

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,815 mi
Last recorded40,815 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 OFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2006 32,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre treads starting to split

nail in tyre

ns headlamp glass holed

nsr tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2006 32,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OFG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N559 OFG, 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 N559 OFG registered?

N559 OFG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N559 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N559 OFG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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