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N590 BBU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,299 mi
Last recorded91,299 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,299 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 91,299 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front chassis legs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside front tyre catching plastic splash guard on full lock

Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,713 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Lens cracked on offside front foglight and both reflectors tarnished.

Oil leak

Signs of corrosion at rear of both sills and around rear wheel arches.

Underbody showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 83,713 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust - rear mounting rubber cracking

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Lens cracked on offside front foglight and both reflectors tarnished.

Oil leak

Signs of corrosion at rear of both sills and around rear wheel arches.

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Underbody showing signs of corrosion.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 77,653 miles

Both front foglights in poor condition - reflectors tarnished and lens cracked in offside lamp.

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

Oil leak

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

Underbody showing early signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 72,160 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 62,132 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 62,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge close to legal limit

Oil leak

Small pin hole in offside cv boot

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 55,762 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 55,762 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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N590 BBU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc 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 N590 BBU, 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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N590 BBU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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