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N566 RNL

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 RNL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,972 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2010 88,970 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Dec 2010 88,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 20 Nov 2009 78,240 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,142 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 70,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 68,833 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 66,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 63,290 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 60,229 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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N566 RNL is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N566 RNL, 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 RNL registered?

N566 RNL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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