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N839 NMW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,547 mi
Last recorded99,547 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 NMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 99,547 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 99,547 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 97,166 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 95,137 miles

Nearside rear tyre, sidewall cracked

Pass 13 May 2008 93,111 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 93,111 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 89,210 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake ratchet reserve travel cloe to limit

Pass 5 May 2007 89,210 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake ratchet reserve travel cloe to limit

Pass 20 May 2006 84,808 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 84,691 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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N839 NMW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N839 NMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N839 NMW registered?

N839 NMW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N839 NMW safe to buy?

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