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N678 MNW

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,697 mi
Last recorded55,697 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 MNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013 55,697 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,369 miles

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

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

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

slight power steering fluid leak from rack area

Fail 27 Sep 2012 52,369 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

slight power steering fluid leak from rack area

Fail 27 Sep 2011 49,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

offside front fog light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,649 miles

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

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,568 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,738 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Fail 13 Mar 2008 40,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,298 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,296 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 38,998 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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N678 MNW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N678 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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N678 MNW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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