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N808 GWT

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,737 mi
Last recorded120,737 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN808 GWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 120,737 miles

n/s/f headlight is cracked and has small hole in it

o/s/f brake slighty binding on

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

spare tyre is flat

Fail 19 Apr 2013 120,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f headlight is cracked and has small hole in it

o/s/f brake slighty binding on

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

spare tyre is flat

Pass 13 Feb 2012 115,539 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on the edges

o/s/f steering arm slight play

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 115,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front discs and pads worn

front tyres worn on the edges

o/s/f steering arm slight play

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 106,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2010 98,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,320 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 80,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 80,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT DISC CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT DISC CORRODED

WIPERS DO NOT SELF PARK WHEN SWITCHED OFF

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,643 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 64,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,897 miles

Front brakes have unequal performance - measured at up to 22% - may require attention

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp has chipped lens but beam pattern unaffected

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear service brake has lower than expected reading - brakes may need attention

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N808 GWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N808 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 N808 GWT registered?

N808 GWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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