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N854 MTY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,090 mi
Last recorded80,090 miles
Recorded on19 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 MTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2007 80,090 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 18 May 2007 80,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to front subframe under radiator not affecting strength

o/s/f indicator cover missing

o/s/f wiper split on end

oil leak?

Pass 2 Feb 2006 71,229 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 71,229 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front pad sensor wires broken

n/s/f seatbelt stalk broken but working

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing

oil leak

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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N854 MTY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N854 MTY, 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 N854 MTY registered?

N854 MTY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N854 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N854 MTY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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