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N386 WUK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 WUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,058 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2014 91,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery not fully secure

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

battery not fully secure

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 21 Sep 2013 86,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

battery not fully secure

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,793 miles

both front coil springs corroding in areas

center exhaust pipe corroding & slightly blowing

corrosion started to both rear inner sills

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Fail 22 Sep 2012 79,793 miles

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front coil springs corroding in areas

center exhaust pipe corroding & slightly blowing

corrosion started to both rear inner sills

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,186 miles

corrosion started on both rear inner sills

Fail 23 Sep 2011 75,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion started on both rear inner sills

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,310 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 70,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,661 miles

All tyres wearing edges.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside rear tyre low on outer edge.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 64,661 miles

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

All tyres wearing edges.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside rear tyre low on outer edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 59,298 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Starter motor faulty.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,298 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Starter motor faulty.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,437 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 55,437 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,376 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 50,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 45,312 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 45,312 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N386 WUK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N386 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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N386 WUK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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