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N241 WGM

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,624 mi
Last recorded84,624 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN241 WGM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 84,624 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front suspension top mount slightly worn

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2008 77,876 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

rubber fuel hoses under car perished but not leaking

Fail 29 Dec 2008 77,876 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

long handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

rubber fuel hoses under car perished but not leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,610 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 73,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,115 miles

Front brake disks in poor condition

Front brake pads low

Front number plate starting to seperate

Offside front seatbelt is slow to retract

Offside front tyre close to limit

Slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,184 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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N241 WGM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc 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 N241 WGM, 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 N241 WGM registered?

N241 WGM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N241 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N241 WGM 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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