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N396 WUK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,996 mi
Last recorded102,996 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 WUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,996 miles

pass seat stuck

Fail 19 Apr 2010 102,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pass seat stuck

Pass 25 Apr 2009 89,505 miles

all 4 on limet

Fail 25 Apr 2009 89,505 miles

Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

all 4 on limet

Pass 26 Apr 2008 80,357 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 80,357 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 71,012 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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N396 WUK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N396 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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What year was N396 WUK registered?

N396 WUK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N396 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N396 WUK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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