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N647 FOW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,827 mi
Last recorded115,827 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN647 FOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 115,827 miles

Fuel hoses at front perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 115,823 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel hoses at front perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 110,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front indicator lense damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2009 110,969 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front indicator lense damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2008 103,699 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 103,699 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 101,623 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 101,623 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 95,834 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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N647 FOW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N647 FOW, 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 N647 FOW registered?

N647 FOW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N647 FOW safe to buy?

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