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N617 LMW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,986 mi
Last recorded63,986 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 LMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,986 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,986 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,175 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 59,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,815 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,942 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,066 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 50,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,332 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 48,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,420 miles

advise tail box is starting to corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,211 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 44,211 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,151 miles

advise both front flexy hoses are starting to perish

advise near side inner cv gaitior is starting to weap

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,961 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 34,214 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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N617 LMW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N617 LMW, 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 N617 LMW registered?

N617 LMW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N617 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N617 LMW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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