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N419 WUK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,487 mi
Last recorded112,487 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN419 WUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 112,487 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 112,487 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 112,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs very badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 104,407 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,071 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2009 94,071 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,997 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 84,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 4 May 2007 75,287 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 75,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,732 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,732 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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N419 WUK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N419 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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N419 WUK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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