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N789 EWR

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,479 mi
Last recorded76,479 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 EWR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2008 76,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,283 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 68,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,014 miles

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

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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N789 EWR is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N789 EWR, 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 N789 EWR registered?

N789 EWR is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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