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N657 EWG

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,542 mi
Last recorded130,542 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 EWG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 130,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 130,542 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 127,503 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 127,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight front bearing noise

Fail 21 Aug 2012 124,687 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 115,288 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 106,522 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 104,281 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 104,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,711 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 102,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,053 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,526 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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N657 EWG is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N657 EWG, 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 N657 EWG registered?

N657 EWG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N657 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N657 EWG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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