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N588 COV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,327 mi
Last recorded62,327 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 COV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,324 miles

Centre Rear 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,066 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 61,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,302 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center - rear exhaust system slightly knocking!!

Fail 24 Jan 2011 59,302 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center - rear exhaust system slightly knocking!!

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,614 miles

both front indicators starting to show a white light!!

nearside front wing mirror slightly cracked!!

slight movement in both front top strut mounts!!

various damage to vechicle body!!

various minor oil leaks under vechicle!!

Fail 25 Jan 2010 57,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front indicators starting to show a white light!!

nearside front wing mirror slightly cracked!!

slight movement in both front top strut mounts!!

various damage to vechicle body!!

various minor oil leaks under vechicle!!

Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,656 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,086 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,448 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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N588 COV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N588 COV, 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 N588 COV registered?

N588 COV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N588 COV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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