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N566 GVW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,018 mi
Last recorded66,018 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 GVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 May 2011 66,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 57,183 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 56,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 54,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2007 52,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 50,349 miles

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

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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N566 GVW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N566 GVW, 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 N566 GVW registered?

N566 GVW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N566 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N566 GVW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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