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N668 MNW

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,148 mi
Last recorded116,148 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 MNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 116,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 116,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 105,324 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 105,324 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 87,193 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 87,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2009 76,400 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 76,400 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f flexi slightly perished.

n/s/f shock weaping.

Pass 15 May 2008 66,398 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 66,382 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,898 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 60,898 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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N668 MNW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N668 MNW, 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 N668 MNW registered?

N668 MNW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 June 1996.

Is N668 MNW safe to buy?

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