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N680 WAW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,221 mi
Last recorded156,221 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 WAW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 156,221 miles

N/S/F steering rack gaitor perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

play in O/S/F top suspension strut mount

Fail 24 Apr 2009 156,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F steering rack gaitor perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

play in O/S/F top suspension strut mount

Pass 6 Sep 2007 147,766 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 147,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front foglights broken oil level getting low /

Pass 5 Sep 2006 125,357 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 125,357 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N680 WAW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N680 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 N680 WAW registered?

N680 WAW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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