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N360 VEW

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,952 mi
Last recorded113,952 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN360 VEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 113,952 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 113,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

travel in park brake. front bumper damaged.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,283 miles

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Jan 2010 100,281 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Jan 2009 90,941 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

damp patch on steering rack

engine and gear oil leak

fuel filter rusty

off side front tyre close to limit

slight embalanve in rear brakes

subframe rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2009 90,935 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

damp patch on steering rack

engine and gear oil leak

fuel filter rusty

off side front tyre close to limit

slight embalanve in rear brakes

subframe rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2008 81,263 miles

engine oil leak

off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 25 Jan 2007 73,218 miles

engine oil leack

slight exhaust blow rear box joint and has past over it

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,062 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2006 61,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper cracked

oil leak

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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N360 VEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc 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 N360 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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N360 VEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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