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N368 YRW

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,103 mi
Last recorded74,103 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN368 YRW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil leak from engine

outer sills corroding

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,335 miles

handbrake travel

front number plate discolouring

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside outer sill corroding

offside front suspension leg corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,571 miles

oil leak from engine

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside outer sill corroding

offside front suspension leg corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,515 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,674 miles

floors corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,670 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floors corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2009 56,867 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,867 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre starting to split on side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,148 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 49,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,066 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006

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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N368 YRW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N368 YRW, 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 N368 YRW registered?

N368 YRW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N368 YRW safe to buy?

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