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N212 MNW

1996 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,186 mi
Last recorded84,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 MNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 84,186 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 84,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,391 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 80,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,364 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,931 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,785 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are scored and worn

nearside front inner driveshaft seal/gaiter leaking oil

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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N212 MNW is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N212 MNW, 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 N212 MNW registered?

N212 MNW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N212 MNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 MNW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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