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N599 HOW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,562 mi
Last recorded32,562 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN599 HOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,562 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear tyre perished & starting to crack 165/65/13

slight play in steering rack on n/s & o/s

very slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 32,562 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear tyre perished & starting to crack 165/65/13

slight play in steering rack on n/s & o/s

very slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,676 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting to perish & split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,350 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,047 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 25,047 miles

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

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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N599 HOW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N599 HOW, 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 N599 HOW registered?

N599 HOW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N599 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N599 HOW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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