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N641 BEG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN641 BEG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 98,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 May 2013 98,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2012 90,926 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 90,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2011 85,093 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 85,093 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

wiper switch insecure

Pass 25 May 2010 80,296 miles

wiper switch broken

Fail 19 May 2010 80,296 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wiper switch broken

Pass 13 May 2009 79,202 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F BUMPER

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 79,202 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F BUMPER

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 78,031 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING & BUMPER BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 76,376 miles

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN BUT WITHIN LIMITS & OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,618 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 74,618 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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N641 BEG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N641 BEG, 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 N641 BEG registered?

N641 BEG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is N641 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N641 BEG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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