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N858 YAC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,052 mi
Last recorded69,052 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 YAC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,864 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,864 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,003 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear wiper blade badly torn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,652 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 67,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,113 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,619 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 66,227 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 66,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,623 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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N858 YAC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N858 YAC, 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 N858 YAC registered?

N858 YAC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N858 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N858 YAC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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