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N116 WFJ

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 WFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 90,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,508 miles

front brake pads and discs low

Fail 3 Jun 2009 85,475 miles

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

front brake pads and discs low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,606 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,665 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 64,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,839 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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N116 WFJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N116 WFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N116 WFJ registered?

N116 WFJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N116 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 WFJ shows 7 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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