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N596 YKN

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,598 mi
Last recorded64,598 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 YKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 64,598 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 61,409 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 59,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f wishbone bush has slight play

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,336 miles

oil leak

osf tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,367 miles

exhaust system doesnt seem to be sitting c orrectly

nearside front cv gaiter perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,000 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,662 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 51,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,488 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,576 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 41,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,772 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 34,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N596 YKN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N596 YKN, 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 N596 YKN registered?

N596 YKN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N596 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 YKN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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