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N571 BVV

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 BVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 106,114 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre below limits +RIM band (damage)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 106,045 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

spare tyre below limits +RIM band (damage)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 100,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills and sill lips rusting

slight noise o/s/r wheel may be start of wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 91,808 miles

n/s outer sill rusting

Fail 11 Oct 2007 91,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

n/s outer sill rusting

Pass 13 Oct 2006 85,767 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 85,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 80,765 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 80,765 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

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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N571 BVV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N571 BVV, 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 N571 BVV registered?

N571 BVV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N571 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N571 BVV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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