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N42 WOV

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,327 mi
Last recorded75,327 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 WOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 75,327 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,373 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 67,366 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 62,642 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 62,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake disc wearing slightly

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N42 WOV is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N42 WOV, 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 N42 WOV registered?

N42 WOV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N42 WOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 WOV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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