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N953 UPM

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 UPM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 116,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre weathering/cracking

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

over heating slightly

Pass 27 May 2008 114,050 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

crack in n/s/f lens

Pass 11 May 2007 110,774 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 110,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

nearside headlight holed.

offside rack gaitor twisted.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,538 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 101,536 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to near side rear seal but not effecting vehicle structure

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N953 UPM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N953 UPM, 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 N953 UPM registered?

N953 UPM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N953 UPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N953 UPM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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