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N690 GWT

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,278 mi
Last recorded80,278 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 GWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 80,278 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 77,938 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 77,938 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs rusty

o/s rear foot brake a little down on effort

some perishing n/s rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 75,220 miles

nsdoor mirrer house slight loose

Fail 8 May 2010 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 5 May 2009 72,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

exhaust corroded

front bumper insecure

nearside front mirror secured on by cellotape

nearside front second hand coil spring put in and is corroded

Fail 5 May 2009 72,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

front bumper insecure

nearside front mirror secured on by cellotape

Pass 3 May 2008 70,110 miles

exhaust corroded

front brakepads wearing thin

front wipers starting to smear slightly

nearside front mirror secured by sellotape

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 5 May 2007 6,806 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,805 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 65,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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N690 GWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N690 GWT, 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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N690 GWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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