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N492 WEW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,535 mi
Last recorded71,535 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 WEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,535 miles

both front shock absorbers losing damping effect and have slight oil leak

both rear and n/s/f tyres cracking on sidewalls

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,235 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cracking

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,374 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrde

screw in offside rear tyre

slight exhaust blow

Fail 11 Aug 2010 64,349 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrde

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,066 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,422 miles

both front top leg mounts have movement in them

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2008 60,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front top leg mounts have movement in them

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,785 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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N492 WEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N492 WEW, 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 N492 WEW registered?

N492 WEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N492 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N492 WEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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