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N830 GTW

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,515 mi
Last recorded98,515 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 GTW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,515 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,715 miles

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

advise 2 small chips in screen

advise noise from brakes . linings may need replacing

advise oil leak

advise osf headlamp cracked

advise osr tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2009 90,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

advise 2 small chips in screen

advise noise from brakes . linings may need replacing

advise oil leak

advise osf headlamp cracked

advise osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,944 miles

chip in screen within limits

o/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

o/s/headlamp chiped and has condensation

o/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,247 miles

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from both rear wheel bearings, just meets criteria

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge, just meets criteria

Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,834 miles

n/s & o/s front shockabsorbers leaking (damping ok)

o/s head lamp lens crscked

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge just meets mot criteria

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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N830 GTW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N830 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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What year was N830 GTW registered?

N830 GTW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N830 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N830 GTW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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