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N594 FVW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,265 mi
Last recorded146,265 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN594 FVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2010 146,265 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both number plates poor

offside rear tyre has splits in side walls

slight play in offside rack end

wipers poor and split

Pass 16 May 2009 138,084 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 138,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both number plates damaged

offside rear trye side wall cracking

oil leak on diff seals

Pass 20 May 2008 131,334 miles

Both front foglights broken

Cracking to offside rear tyre sidewalls

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Oil leak

Rear number plate cracked

Slight play in both steering arm inner balljoints

Fail 17 May 2008 131,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front foglights broken

Cracking to offside rear tyre sidewalls

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Oil leak

Rear number plate cracked

Slight play in both steering arm inner balljoints

Pass 15 May 2007 124,785 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 115,053 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 115,053 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 FVW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

N594 FVW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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