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N255 LWW

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,161 mi
Last recorded93,161 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 LWW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,161 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 92,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 79,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,909 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 66,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,314 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 63,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N255 LWW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N255 LWW, 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 N255 LWW registered?

N255 LWW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N255 LWW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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