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N508 WEW

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,454 mi
Last recorded133,454 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 WEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 133,454 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight buckle in nearside front wheel

wiper stalk in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2013 147,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 122,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 116,208 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 116,208 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 109,948 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 109,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 100,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,250 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 87,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N508 WEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N508 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 N508 WEW registered?

N508 WEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N508 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N508 WEW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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