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N820 GTW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,709 mi
Last recorded74,709 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 GTW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,709 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre at legal limit

oil leak - requires attention!

Fail 25 Aug 2010 66,914 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre at legal limit

oil leak - requires attention!

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,650 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 58,650 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,667 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,194 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 34,190 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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N820 GTW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N820 GTW, 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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How do I check the history of N820 GTW?

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What year was N820 GTW registered?

N820 GTW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N820 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N820 GTW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N820 GTW have outstanding finance?

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