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N277 WSO

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,919 mi
Last recorded80,919 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 WSO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,919 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 80,919 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 77,083 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 77,083 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 72,760 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 72,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 63,337 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 63,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,896 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 51,679 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 51,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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N277 WSO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N277 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 N277 WSO registered?

N277 WSO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N277 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 WSO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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