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N598 LGP

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,919 mi
Last recorded77,919 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 LGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 77,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine has slight mis fire

front and rear number plate slightly cracked

rear brake effort slightly low

Pass 13 Jun 2009 75,675 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 75,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 70,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,232 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 66,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are excessively perished and cracked, only just passed MOT but are dangerous

Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,350 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 61,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

front brake dics in poor condition, unable to assess brake pad wear. †front number plate cracked. †rear tyres perished & wearing close to limit, just acceptable

rear service brake performance low, just acceptable.

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 LGP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N598 LGP registered?

N598 LGP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N598 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N598 LGP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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