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N218 WSO

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,659 mi
Last recorded53,659 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 WSO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,249 miles

Both rear,o/s front tyre walls deteriorating and may need replacing soon

Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear,o/s front tyre walls deteriorating and may need replacing soon

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,815 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,821 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,634 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 44,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,769 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,599 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 33,315 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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N218 WSO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N218 WSO, 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 N218 WSO registered?

N218 WSO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N218 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 WSO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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