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N559 UTA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,456 mi
Last recorded140,456 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2010 140,456 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 137,825 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 137,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 133,645 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Mar 2008 128,124 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 128,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 115,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 103,880 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 UTA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

N559 UTA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 February 1996.

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