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N587 LBW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,919 mi
Last recorded77,919 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 LBW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,919 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2013 77,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2012 75,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2011 71,466 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil sump corroded

front + rear number plates deterating

fuel filter corroded

rad corroded/leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil sump corroded

front + rear number plates deterating

fuel filter corroded

rad corroded/leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,834 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 63,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres low on inner edges number plates slightly deteriated

Pass 6 May 2008 63,933 miles

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

front tyres low on inner edges number plates slightly deteriated

Pass 1 May 2007 45,091 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 45,091 miles

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

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,763 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 40,763 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 fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N587 LBW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N587 LBW, 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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N587 LBW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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