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N561 GTM

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,428 mi
Last recorded162,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 GTM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 162,428 miles

Both rear chassis leggs slightly corroded

Coolent bottle cracked and leaking under pressure

Different sized tyres fitted front to rear

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Nearside parking brake performance low

Nearside washer alignment poor

Offside rear service brake performance low

Unable to fully see front brakes

Wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Jul 2009 151,758 miles

Both headlight aims slightly low

Engine over heats

Front brake pads waering low

Handbrake adjustment high

Nearside front tyre poor

Nearside handbrake operation poor

Pass 15 Jul 2008 142,539 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 142,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 135,080 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 129,498 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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N561 GTM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N561 GTM, 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 GTM registered?

N561 GTM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N561 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N561 GTM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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