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N288 WSO

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,480 mi
Last recorded79,480 miles
Recorded on31 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 WSO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2010 79,480 miles

Both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges outwith the MOT required area.

Slight wear/play in steering rack.

Unable to test sections of brake pipes on floor due to trims.

gearbox rear mounting is disintegrating.

Fail 29 May 2010 79,469 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges outwith the MOT required area.

Slight wear/play in steering rack.

Unable to test sections of brake pipes on floor due to trims.

gearbox rear mounting is disintegrating.

Pass 28 May 2009 74,995 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 May 2009 74,971 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2008 70,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 64,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 55,309 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 55,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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N288 WSO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N288 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 N288 WSO registered?

N288 WSO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N288 WSO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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