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N640 WAV

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,537 mi
Last recorded64,537 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 WAV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside female seat belt stalk sticky

Fail 18 Nov 2014 64,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

nearside female seat belt stalk sticky

Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,748 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,414 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,492 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear wiper worn out

splits in front wiper blade rubbers

surface cracks in near side rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,858 miles

cracks in sidewalls on all tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,179 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 35,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,481 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 34,481 miles

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

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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N640 WAV is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N640 WAV, 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 N640 WAV registered?

N640 WAV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N640 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N640 WAV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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