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N561 BON

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

59,133 mi
Last recorded59,133 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 BON
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,133 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 59,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,981 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

nearside longitudinal/rear metal brake pipes covered with exhaust heatshield/fuel tank not allowing inspection

possible play in other nearside front steering/suspension components not able to test 100% due to failed item

Fail 22 Apr 2008 54,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bad oil leak requires immeadiate attention

exhaust corroded/blowing from clamps

offside front lower suepension bush's contaminated in oil

rear side lights slightly flashing with indicators

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,955 miles

bad oil leak requires immeadiate attention

exhaust corroded/blowing from clamps

offside front lower suepension bush's contaminated in oil

rear side lights slightly flashing with indicators

Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,102 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 51,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

adv all exhaust joins are leaking slightly

adv corrosion to both rear shocks

adv offside front tyre getting close to limit

strong adv front subframe heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,221 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 48,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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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N561 BON is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N561 BON, 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 N561 BON registered?

N561 BON is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is N561 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N561 BON shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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