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N322 LWU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,624 mi
Last recorded81,624 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN322 LWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,624 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,672 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy rear box baffles loose (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 62,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy rear box baffles loose (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,323 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,878 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,876 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,861 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 49,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,317 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,293 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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N322 LWU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N322 LWU, 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 N322 LWU registered?

N322 LWU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N322 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N322 LWU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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