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N595 PAX

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,968 mi
Last recorded95,968 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN595 PAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2009 95,968 miles

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

Nearside door mirror insecure.

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

Park brake travel becoming excessive.

Steering rack slight wear.

Pass 23 May 2009 95,968 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure.

Park brake travel becoming excessive.

Steering rack slight wear.

Pass 23 May 2008 91,113 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 91,113 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 85,163 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 85,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

off side front tyre scew in tread

Pass 31 May 2006 77,520 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 77,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N595 PAX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc 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 N595 PAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N595 PAX registered?

N595 PAX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N595 PAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N595 PAX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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