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N621 CNW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,165 mi
Last recorded68,165 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN621 CNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,165 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,648 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

radiator cooling fan faulty

Fail 29 Oct 2013 67,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

radiator cooling fan faulty

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,099 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play offside steering rack.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,087 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play offside steering rack.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,336 miles

chip to screen.n/s/f tyre perishing.spare wheel missing.slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,530 miles

chip to screen,small split to n/s wiper blade.exhaust blow at front pipe.n/s/f tyre perishing.no spare wheel.slight play in o/s steering rack end.slight fluctuation on rear brakes.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,524 miles

chip to screen.slight play in o/s steering rack end.both rear wheel bearings noisey.imbalance on rear brakes.corrosion at;both front brake discs,n/s front to rear brake pipe,n/s/f coil spring.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,350 miles

chip to screen.n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding and both front coil springs.n/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 62,350 miles

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

chip to screen.n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding and both front coil springs.n/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 60,766 miles

chip to screen.both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 60,748 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip to screen.both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,375 miles

chip to screen.rear exhaust box corroding.n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding.o/s/f tyre perishing.imbalance on rear brakes.nick missing from n/s/f coil spring.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 58,306 miles

chip to screen,rear exhaust box corroded,n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding,o/s/f tyre perishing and low on tread,n/s/f coil spring corroding,n/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisey,18 % imbalance on rear brakes.

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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N621 CNW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N621 CNW, 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 N621 CNW registered?

N621 CNW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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