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N381 WUK

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,126 mi
Last recorded80,126 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 WUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,126 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Apr 2017 80,126 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,057 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 70,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,430 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 63,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 61,246 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 61,243 miles

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

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

Front brake discs rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,517 miles

2x front to rear metal brake pipes becoming rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,063 miles

recomend removal of brake pipe cover under vehicle to fully inspect metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,171 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,800 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,264 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,145 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,525 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 38,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,140 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter perished near to splitting

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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N381 WUK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N381 WUK, 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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N381 WUK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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