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N659 LGH

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,119 mi
Last recorded96,119 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 LGH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,119 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 96,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advise --- vehicle only just reaches minimum requirements emmisions

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles in rear exhaust loose

engine stabiliser mount bush splitting

rear brakes readings low

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Apr 2010 86,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles in rear exhaust loose

engine stabiliser mount bush splitting

rear brakes readings low

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,413 miles

engine idles fast at times

engine mount is in poor condition ,under car

exhaust is noisey and baffles are loose

expansion tank is split

rear brake balance is poor

very slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Apr 2009 75,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

engine idles fast at times

engine mount is in poor condition ,under car

exhaust is noisey and baffles are loose

expansion tank is split

rear brake balance is poor

very slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,236 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 68,236 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 59,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,978 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,995 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 56,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 53,698 miles

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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N659 LGH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N659 LGH, 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 N659 LGH registered?

N659 LGH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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