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N790 GWT

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,165 mi
Last recorded68,165 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 GWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,165 miles

both front shock absorbers light misting of fluid

exhaust backbox deterioated

front discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside inner cv boot deterioated

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming rough when rotated

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 68,165 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both front flexis deterioated

both front shock absorbers light misting of fluid

exhaust backbox deterioated

front discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel

nearside inner cv boot deterioated

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 61,014 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 49,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,063 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,034 miles

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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N790 GWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N790 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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What year was N790 GWT registered?

N790 GWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N790 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N790 GWT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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