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N406 WDP

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,643 mi
Last recorded80,643 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 WDP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014 80,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished and tread wearing low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower hand brake on offside

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,065 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 76,538 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 76,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,303 miles

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

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

unable to see inner nearside offside front brake pads

Fail 13 Feb 2009 72,634 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front numberplate starting to de-laminate

Pass 13 Feb 2009 72,634 miles

front numberplate starting to de-laminate

Fail 12 Feb 2008 69,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,296 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 60,026 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Feb 2006 60,026 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre defective

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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N406 WDP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N406 WDP, 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 N406 WDP registered?

N406 WDP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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