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N677 WAW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,978 mi
Last recorded90,978 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN677 WAW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,978 miles

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

o/s front coil spring rusty

o/s n/s rear chassis & boot floor surfac rust

o/s rear light unit damaged

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 19 Jul 2010 90,978 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

o/s front coil spring rusty

o/s n/s rear chassis & boot floor surfac rust

o/s rear light unit damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 85,860 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system banging

front anti-roll bar not fitted as standard

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

o/s n/s front wheel bearings slight noise

o/s n/s rear chassis & boot floor surface rust

o/s n/s rear chassis/inner sill & inner wings surface rust

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 14 Jul 2009 85,859 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system banging

front anti-roll bar not fitted as standard

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

o/s n/s rear chassis & boot floor surface rust

o/s n/s rear chassis/inner sill & inner wings surface rust

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,061 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness

o/s rear bumper slight damage

Fail 15 Jul 2008 81,061 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness

o/s rear bumper slight damage

Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,708 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,633 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 69,629 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N677 WAW 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 N677 WAW, 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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N677 WAW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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