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N149 VWN

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,226 mi
Last recorded94,226 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 VWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 94,226 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres / walls cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2007 92,902 miles

anti roll bar link bushes splitting

cat broken up

engine has oil leaks

hand brake comes up along way

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get rough

rear exhaust mounts splitting

rear service brake performance low

rear tail box baffles broken up

Fail 31 Mar 2007 92,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti roll bar link bushes splitting

cat broken up

engine has oil leaks

hand brake comes up along way

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get rough

rear exhaust mounts splitting

rear service brake performance low

rear tail box baffles broken up

Pass 20 Apr 2006 89,721 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES BEGINING TO CRACK. †BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES SCORING AND PITTING ON EDGES.

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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N149 VWN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N149 VWN, 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 N149 VWN registered?

N149 VWN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N149 VWN safe to buy?

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