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N260 LWW

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,242 mi
Last recorded66,242 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 LWW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,242 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 66,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mountings broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,704 miles

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

front sub frame and front lower suspention arms showing signs of corrosion.

rear centre seatbelt missing

Fail 13 Jan 2015 64,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

front nearside gives a lower brake reading just in balance with offside front brake.

front sub frame and front lower suspention arms showing signs of corrosion.

rear centre seatbelt missing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

catalyst heat shield insecure

rear blade incomplete

Fail 13 Jan 2014 63,655 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

catalyst heat shield insecure

rear blade incomplete

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,554 miles

Oil leak

coolant level low

Fail 2 Jan 2013 61,554 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,080 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,404 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering inner track rod joint

Fail 5 Jan 2010 56,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,599 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2008 54,597 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 2.2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,060 miles

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2008 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,506 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,160 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 50,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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N260 LWW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N260 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 N260 LWW registered?

N260 LWW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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