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N281 WSS

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,882 mi
Last recorded77,882 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 WSS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,882 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 77,882 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,005 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,168 miles

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

slight blow from front pipe with engine movement

Pass 16 Aug 2008 58,904 miles

exhaust note throaty

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,438 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 56,438 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,740 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 53,740 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front brakes 25% OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 1 Sep 2005 51,461 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 51,461 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2005 51,410 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Cooling fan blade broken,badly vibrating motor and may come off.

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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N281 WSS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N281 WSS, 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 N281 WSS registered?

N281 WSS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N281 WSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 WSS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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