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N597 LGP

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 LGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,307 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 78,210 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 71,366 miles

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

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

nearside front brake holding on slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,382 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 57,184 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly low on edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,865 miles

as before

Fail 27 Jul 2007 51,865 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,475 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 44,029 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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N597 LGP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N597 LGP, 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 N597 LGP registered?

N597 LGP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N597 LGP safe to buy?

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