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N342 GWL

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,803 mi
Last recorded156,803 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 GWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 156,803 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 156,803 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 21 Feb 2007 143,259 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 143,259 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 127,704 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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N342 GWL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N342 GWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N342 GWL registered?

N342 GWL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N342 GWL safe to buy?

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