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N258 WAV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,875 mi
Last recorded73,875 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 WAV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front coil spring possible incorrectly located

Slight roughness nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,439 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 56,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,332 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,092 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 47,092 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,054 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,752 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,699 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 15,115 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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N258 WAV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N258 WAV, 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 N258 WAV registered?

N258 WAV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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