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N697 HOW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,131 mi
Last recorded127,131 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 HOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 127,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 118,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate minor damage

o/s rear tyre low on tread

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2008 118,571 miles

front no plate minor damage

o/s rear tyre low on tread

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2007 104,878 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 89,043 miles

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

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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N697 HOW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N697 HOW, 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 N697 HOW registered?

N697 HOW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N697 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N697 HOW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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