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N473 MWT

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,043 mi
Last recorded62,043 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 MWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,043 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 56,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 56,446 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chips in screen

head light aim ans patern poor

oil leak

play in wheels

rear number plate cracked

sill rusty

washers aim and wipers poor

Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chips in screen

head light aim ans patern poor

oil leak

oil leak

play in wheels

rear number plate cracked

sill rusty

washers aim and wipers poor

Pass 28 May 2010 46,686 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,359 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,746 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 38,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 35,230 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 35,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,785 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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N473 MWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N473 MWT, 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 N473 MWT registered?

N473 MWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N473 MWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N473 MWT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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