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N312 WSS

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,671 mi
Last recorded63,671 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 WSS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,671 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME AND REAR AXLE CORRODED.

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE FLEXI PIPES STARTING TO PERISH. ALL BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES CORRODED.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 63,671 miles

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

FRONT SUB FRAME AND REAR AXLE CORRODED.

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE FLEXI PIPES STARTING TO PERISH. ALL BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES CORRODED.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,970 miles

O/S/R CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 61,959 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 61,959 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 60,581 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 60,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N312 WSS 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 N312 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 N312 WSS registered?

N312 WSS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N312 WSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N312 WSS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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