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N678 WAW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,118 mi
Last recorded65,118 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 WAW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,118 miles

both chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded and starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,236 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,939 miles

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

front exhaust section has a slight blow

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,412 miles

axle bushes slightly perished

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside steering rack gaitor slightly perished

offside rear floor slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake furrules slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,777 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,036 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WAW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N678 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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What year was N678 WAW registered?

N678 WAW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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