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N450 PWO

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,332 mi
Last recorded99,332 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 PWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 99,332 miles

both rear wheel arches coroded

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn

front coil springs coroded

play in n/s steering rack end

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 14 Apr 2007 93,319 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 93,319 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Apr 2006 86,223 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 86,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

both front road springs coroded

both rear tyres starting to crack

brake fluid level low

engine oil leaks

play in o/s/f track rod end

rear brakes noisey in operation

slight blow on centre exhaust box

slight roughness to o/s/r and n/s/f wheel bearings

spair tyre below limit

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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N450 PWO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N450 PWO, 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 N450 PWO registered?

N450 PWO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N450 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N450 PWO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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