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N579 GAT

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,980 mi
Last recorded50,980 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 GAT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 50,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in parts

nearside rear inner sill gromet rubber missing

spare wheel dented,tyre flat

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,608 miles

1 x front to rear brake pipe corroded

2 x front brake discs corroded and worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

noise from n/s/f.possible cv joint

Pass 24 May 2011 40,031 miles

both front droplink bushes deteriating

engine damp

exhauts corroding/corroded

front brakes fluctuating

front discs corroding

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroding slightly

offside front brake flexi perishing

offside front wheel bearing noisy

rear box deteriating and blowing,exhaust could sit better close and hitting tank

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion on offside front coil spring

spare wheel dented

windscreen seal at top loose

Fail 24 May 2011 40,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front droplink bushes deteriating

engine damp

exhauts corroding/corroded

front brakes fluctuating

front discs corroding

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroding slightly

offside front brake flexi perishing

offside front wheel bearing noisy

rear box deteriating and blowing,exhaust could sit better close and hitting tank

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion on offside front coil spring

spare wheel dented

windscreen seal at top loose

Pass 8 May 2008 38,241 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 38,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 37,348 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 36,143 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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N579 GAT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N579 GAT, 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 N579 GAT registered?

N579 GAT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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