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N303 WAV

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,098 mi
Last recorded109,098 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 WAV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 109,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 109,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 102,425 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 102,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 96,584 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 96,548 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 91,212 miles

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING.NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTY. SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP PANNEL.

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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N303 WAV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N303 WAV, 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 N303 WAV registered?

N303 WAV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N303 WAV safe to buy?

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