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N346 VEW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,341 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,686 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 79,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 75,467 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 66,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 61,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N346 VEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N346 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N346 VEW registered?

N346 VEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 February 1996.

Is N346 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N346 VEW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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