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N791 WCY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,685 mi
Last recorded113,685 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN791 WCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,685 miles

nearside front tyre just legal

front anti roll bar link bushes worn badly

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2008 113,685 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti roll bar link bushes worn badly

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre just legal

Pass 1 Nov 2007 103,080 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 103,078 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

anti roll bar link arms , bushes perished

Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,094 miles

front brake discs rusty on edges

front roll bar bushes badly perished

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear axle bushes perished

slight play in front suspension strut top mountings

Fail 1 Nov 2006 93,094 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

front brake discs rusty on edges

front roll bar bushes badly perished

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear axle bushes perished

slight play in front suspension strut top mountings

Pass 4 Nov 2005 80,656 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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 WCY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N791 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

N791 WCY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N791 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N791 WCY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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