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N632 YEW

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,231 mi
Last recorded136,231 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN632 YEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 136,231 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 136,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 132,587 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 132,587 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 124,230 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 124,230 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 122,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear subframe corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2007 112,864 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 112,864 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 105,626 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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N632 YEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N632 YEW, 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 N632 YEW registered?

N632 YEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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