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N594 CDB

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,005 mi
Last recorded82,005 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN594 CDB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2011 82,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all chassis legs have signs of corrosion!!

both front brake discs have signs of corrosion and pitting!!

nearside front tyre has wear on inner edge tread!!

nearside mirror glass cracked but view to rear still ok!!

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking!!

offside front brake disc has uneaven wear on inner face!!

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge tread!!

rear high level brake light has one of the three bulbs not working!!

Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,628 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both front brake disc's have sign's of wear on inner faces!!

high level brake light has one of the three bulbs not working!!

nearside front rubber bush missing off sub-frame to chassis mount but with NO play!!

nearside mirror cracked

offside front sub-frame to chassis mount has corrosion!!

offside front wiperblade has rubber peeling at ends

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated!!

Fail 9 Jul 2010 74,627 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both front brake disc's have sign's of wear on inner faces!!

high level brake light has one of the three bulbs not working!!

nearside front rubber bush missing off sub-frame to chassis mount but with NO play!!

nearside mirror cracked

offside front sub-frame to chassis mount has corrosion!!

offside front wiperblade has rubber peeling at ends

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated!!

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,224 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 69,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,480 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 61,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,081 miles

front pads low front flex hoses cracked o/s/f tyre low both rear tyres cracking

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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N594 CDB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N594 CDB, 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 N594 CDB registered?

N594 CDB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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