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N849 NWT

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,783 mi
Last recorded62,783 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 NWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,783 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 62,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,505 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 61,504 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

calipers very corroded/bleed bipples,,oil leak on engine,,handbrake effort on min,,

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,521 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 59,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front inner brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,139 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 58,139 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

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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N849 NWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N849 NWT, 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 N849 NWT registered?

N849 NWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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