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N594 DKH

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,759 mi
Last recorded61,759 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN594 DKH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,759 miles

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

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

n/s front indicator lens cover missing

n/s rear outer sill/sill back and o/s front sill back developing corrosion/weak in places

Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,759 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s front indicator lens cover missing

n/s rear outer sill/sill back and o/s front sill back developing corrosion/weak in places

o/s front coil spring incomplete at end/broken

Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,479 miles

main brake pipes developing corrosion in places

n/s ball joint boot split

n/s front indicator lens missing

n/s rear sill back/sill developing corrosion

n/s steering rack gaiter weak/slight split

slight wear/play in o/s and n/s front strut top mountings

Fail 20 Jan 2011 60,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

main brake pipes developing corrosion in places

n/s ball joint boot split

n/s front indicator lens missing

n/s rear sill back/sill developing corrosion

n/s steering rack gaiter weak/slight split

slight wear/play in o/s and n/s front strut top mountings

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,975 miles

n/s front indicator lens missing

o/s and n/s front tyres worn low/nearing limits

slight play/wear in front strut top mountings

Fail 21 Jan 2010 58,975 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s front indicator lens missing

o/s and n/s front tyres worn low/nearing limits

slight play/wear in front strut top mountings

Fail 14 Jan 2009 56,853 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slight damage

n/s front tyre wearing low

o/s rear brake pipe to drum lightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,853 miles

front number plate slight damage

n/s front tyre wearing low

o/s rear brake pipe to drum lightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,241 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 55,241 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,752 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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N594 DKH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N594 DKH, 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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N594 DKH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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