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N349 MGT

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,657 mi
Last recorded102,657 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 MGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 102,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust hangers in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewalls-appears to have been run flat

Fail 27 Nov 2008 102,654 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust hangers in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewalls-appears to have been run flat

Pass 21 Nov 2007 98,995 miles

damage too nearside front tyre sidewall

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Nov 2007 98,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

damage too nearside front tyre sidewall

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2006 94,506 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades poor condition

front number plate cracked

headlight aim low

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2005 89,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

front no plate damaged

front sub frame corroded

long travel on hand brake lever

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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N349 MGT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N349 MGT, 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 N349 MGT registered?

N349 MGT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N349 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 MGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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