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N435 WAO

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,832 mi
Last recorded68,832 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 WAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

after market suspension fitted

brake pad wires fractured

front brake discs deteriorated

rear brake noise

rear seats not fitted

underbody corosion

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,495 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

engine stabilizer bar bush worn

movement in both front seats

non standard exhaust fitted and resonance

rear seats and seat belts not fitted

suspension lowered

Fail 29 Jul 2010 61,495 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

engine stabilizer bar bush worn

movement in both front seats

non standard exhaust fitted and resonance

rear seats and seat belts not fitted

suspension lowered

Fail 24 Jul 2009 54,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,623 miles

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

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

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

front & rear numberplates slightly delaminated

spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,460 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,398 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N435 WAO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N435 WAO, 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 N435 WAO registered?

N435 WAO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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