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N598 CYB

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,190 mi
Last recorded41,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 CYB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2009 41,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 35,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2007 29,351 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,971 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 23,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CYB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N598 CYB, 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 CYB registered?

N598 CYB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N598 CYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N598 CYB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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