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N420 WDP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,622 mi
Last recorded40,622 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 WDP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 40,622 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 39,842 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 39,832 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 38,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 38,580 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 36,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 36,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 36,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear tyres perished (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,156 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,447 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,444 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,286 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f indicator lens in poor condition

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,244 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,679 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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N420 WDP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N420 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N420 WDP registered?

N420 WDP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N420 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 WDP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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