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N568 STY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,854 mi
Last recorded81,854 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN568 STY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,854 miles

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 80,691 miles

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

surface rust steat pipes front suspenshion bushes perrished and some wear

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,691 miles

surface rust steat pipes front suspenshion bushes perrished and some wear

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,293 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,933 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 79,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,920 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear flexible hoses metal ferrils corroded †rear suspension assembly corroded †

Fail 5 Oct 2005 78,415 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front wishbone bushes perishing †rear subframe corroded †rear flexy † † brake pipe ends corroded †rear shockers corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2005 78,415 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front wishbone bushes perishing †rear subframe corroded †rear flexy † † brake pipe ends corroded †rear shockers corroded

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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N568 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N568 STY, 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 N568 STY registered?

N568 STY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N568 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N568 STY shows 12 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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