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N85 HWT

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,177 mi
Last recorded77,177 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 HWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 77,177 miles

slight corrosion undersiede of car in places'

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 3 May 2007 77,177 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front and rear wiper's slightly poor condition

minor exhast leak

offside and nearside rear brake pipe ferral's slightly corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight play in nearside track rod end (border line pass)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 72,859 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake pipe ferrells correded

offside headlamp poor condition

oil leak

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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N85 HWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N85 HWT, 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 N85 HWT registered?

N85 HWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N85 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N85 HWT shows 3 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.

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