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N791 OFW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,528 mi
Last recorded38,528 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN791 OFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,528 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,122 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 35,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,092 miles

emmisions high

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,570 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 31,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 27,996 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 21,049 miles

deteration to wiper blades

slight corosion to front brake discs

wipers don't cancel correctly

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,596 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

offside wiper blade starting to split.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 11 May 2007 19,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,360 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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N791 OFW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N791 OFW, 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 N791 OFW registered?

N791 OFW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N791 OFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N791 OFW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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