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N559 SHO

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,221 mi
Last recorded118,221 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 SHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 118,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2010 118,221 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 116,639 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 116,639 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 108,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 108,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 98,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 92,510 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 92,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 89,203 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 89,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N559 SHO, 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 SHO registered?

N559 SHO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N559 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N559 SHO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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