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N685 MWS

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,701 mi
Last recorded133,701 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 MWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 133,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 133,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 132,742 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Fail 21 Jul 2012 132,742 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2011 123,351 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 123,332 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 120,815 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 120,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 116,353 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 116,353 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 106,873 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 106,862 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,326 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 82,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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N685 MWS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N685 MWS, 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 N685 MWS registered?

N685 MWS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N685 MWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N685 MWS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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