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N579 OFG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,204 mi
Last recorded93,204 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 OFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,204 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 93,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 85,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge tred getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,212 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge tred getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,713 miles

o/s rackend socket has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2009 77,707 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disks quite worn

front brake pads getting low (Advise attention)

o/s rackend socket has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,176 miles

front brake pads and disces quite worn

o/s/f rack end socket has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2008 70,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads and disces quite worn

o/s/f rack end socket has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,944 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,448 miles

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

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

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 OFG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc 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 N579 OFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N579 OFG registered?

N579 OFG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N579 OFG safe to buy?

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