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N643 MWT

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,509 mi
Last recorded88,509 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN643 MWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 88,509 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some slight scraches too windscreen .

Fail 16 May 2013 88,509 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some slight scraches too windscreen .

Pass 18 May 2012 85,975 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 85,969 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 84,062 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 84,040 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 7 May 2010 81,581 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 81,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 79,586 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 79,553 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2008 77,640 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 77,639 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 75,233 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 4 May 2007 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 May 2006 73,136 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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N643 MWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N643 MWT, 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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N643 MWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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