CarVerify

Free Car Check

N923 ESW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,795 mi
Last recorded102,795 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN923 ESW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,795 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 102,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,039 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f track rod end u/s (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s/r hand brake low (3.7.B.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,942 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 95,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,644 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,644 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 12 Feb 2013 88,956 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,078 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,737 miles

Oil leak

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

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Fail 8 Mar 2011 82,737 miles

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

Oil leak

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

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,768 miles

airbag light is on

Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,026 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 75,026 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

exhaust rear box has a hole

Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,257 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 71,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,381 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 67,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,365 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 63,365 miles

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

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

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N923 ESW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N923 ESW, 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

How do I check the history of N923 ESW?

You can check the full history of N923 ESW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N923 ESW registered?

N923 ESW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N923 ESW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N923 ESW shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N923 ESW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N923 ESW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.