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N617 HOW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,466 mi
Last recorded115,466 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 HOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 115,466 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 111,687 miles

engine oil leak

rear torsion bar becoming worn

some play both front strut top mountings

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,682 miles

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

spare tyre below limit

Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,690 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2011 91,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,403 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 87,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,530 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 80,253 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,583 miles

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE WHEN ROTATED

Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,437 miles

Oil leak

advise front screen chipped above 10mm outside of zone a

advise n/s/f shocker starting to leak

advise slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

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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N617 HOW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N617 HOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N617 HOW registered?

N617 HOW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N617 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N617 HOW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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