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N598 AMT

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 AMT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fan belt squeaking

slight corrosion nearside front inner sill

Fail 26 Aug 2011 84,845 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fan belt squeaking

slight corrosion nearside front inner sill

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,955 miles

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

front lower plastic trim broken and loose, front of vehicle.

slight play in offside front lower balljoint?

Fail 13 Sep 2010 83,955 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front lower plastic trim broken and loose, front of vehicle.

slight play in offside front lower balljoint?

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,889 miles

Offside brake hose perished .

Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside brake hose perished .

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,956 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,586 miles

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

nearside front window screen wiper perished and split

nearside rear tyre cracking and perished

offside front window screen wiper perished and split

offside rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 31 Aug 2006 75,802 miles

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

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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N598 AMT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N598 AMT, 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 N598 AMT registered?

N598 AMT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N598 AMT safe to buy?

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