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N601 FFS

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,087 mi
Last recorded99,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 FFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 99,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2012 95,250 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 92,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,547 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 27 May 2010 90,547 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,001 miles

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

drivers rear chassis leg corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 8 Jun 2009 88,001 miles

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

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

drivers rear chassis leg corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jul 2008 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside chassie corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 28 Jul 2008 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside chassie corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2007 83,013 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside chassie leg corroded rear

Fail 24 Jul 2007 83,013 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside chassis leg corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 80,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N601 FFS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N601 FFS, 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 N601 FFS registered?

N601 FFS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N601 FFS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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