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N350 VEW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,055 mi
Last recorded65,055 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,055 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 65,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,257 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 62,257 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,239 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,233 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 62,233 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,586 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 55,586 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 46,969 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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N350 VEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N350 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 N350 VEW registered?

N350 VEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N350 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N350 VEW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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