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N581 MWT

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,378 mi
Last recorded74,378 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 MWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,378 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

body has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2016 74,377 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

body has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,439 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,939 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,835 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,111 miles

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

offside headlamp beam image very poor

Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,992 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 59,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 57,666 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 57,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2009 57,347 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 57,339 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 56,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 56,239 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 56,220 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 55,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 55,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2005 54,343 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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N581 MWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N581 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 N581 MWT registered?

N581 MWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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