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N533 MWT

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,178 mi
Last recorded86,178 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 MWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,178 miles

emissions not tested

Fail 21 Dec 2015 86,178 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions not tested

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,034 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 86,032 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 85,839 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,345 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 78,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,073 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Oct 2009 69,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,998 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre spare tyre flat

Fail 14 Oct 2008 62,995 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,545 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 55,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,559 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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N533 MWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N533 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 N533 MWT registered?

N533 MWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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