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N608 GOW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,871 mi
Last recorded88,871 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 GOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 80,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,639 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,916 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

anti roll bar link arm bushes perished and split

slight play in both uppper top suspension mounts

Fail 25 Mar 2009 70,916 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

anti roll bar link arm bushes perished and split

nsf tyre worn on edge

slight play in both uppper top suspension mounts

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,631 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes perished

engine has heavy oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

o/s/f mudflap slightly loose

o/s/f tyre starting to crack in between tread

rear torsion bar bushes slightly perished

steering rack oily

Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 59,796 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroding at joints

nsr service brake efficiency low

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,656 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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N608 GOW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N608 GOW, 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 N608 GOW registered?

N608 GOW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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