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N669 YEW

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN669 YEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Dec 2011 85,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

front discs corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Sep 2010 78,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyre worn on inner treads

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside under side brake piping corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,313 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre worn on inner treads

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside under side brake piping corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,897 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2009 72,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,586 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WET IN OIL

CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP IN OIL

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HELD UP WITH METAL

Fail 13 Aug 2008 65,586 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WET IN OIL

CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP IN OIL

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HELD UP WITH METAL

Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2007 58,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 49,879 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres have sidewalls cracking

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread

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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N669 YEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver 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 N669 YEW, 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 N669 YEW registered?

N669 YEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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