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N283 HCW

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,874 mi
Last recorded49,874 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 HCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,889 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 48,889 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,527 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,089 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 46,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,507 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 44,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,062 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,349 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,706 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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N283 HCW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N283 HCW, 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 N283 HCW registered?

N283 HCW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N283 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 HCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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