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N574 ULJ

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,028 mi
Last recorded48,028 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN574 ULJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 48,028 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 48,028 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 47,241 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,084 miles

Low reading on rear service brakes

Rear wiper missing

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 41,282 miles

Low reading on rear service brakes

Rear wiper missing

Small chip on windscreen

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 39,443 miles

Low reading on rear brakes

Rear wiper missing

Small chip on windscreen

Pass 16 May 2018 37,788 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 37,785 miles

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

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

low readings on rear brakes

Pass 13 May 2017 35,526 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 33,816 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 33,816 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)

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

low readings on rear brakes

Pass 12 May 2015 31,821 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,812 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 26,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside windscreen wiper split

rear exhaust box baffling deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 23,939 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

offside windscreen wiper split

rear exhaust box baffling deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 22,483 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 22,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,181 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,958 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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N574 ULJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N574 ULJ, 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 N574 ULJ registered?

N574 ULJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N574 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N574 ULJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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