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N334 VEW

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,684 mi
Last recorded85,684 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN334 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 85,684 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,667 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,972 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 79,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,121 miles

carrosion building up under body.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 76,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 76,006 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,301 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 75,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,528 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 74,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,686 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 73,650 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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N334 VEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N334 VEW, 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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N334 VEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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