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N847 WUJ

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,453 mi
Last recorded119,453 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 WUJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 119,453 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 117,328 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 117,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2014 115,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 113,402 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine oil leak

n/s c.v boot lealing oil

Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 111,193 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,991 miles

overheating

reverse lamps inop

Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,483 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 105,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 100,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 100,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 94,029 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 94,029 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 87,734 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 84,460 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 80,473 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 80,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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N847 WUJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N847 WUJ, 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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N847 WUJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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