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N944 LFW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN944 LFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,402 miles

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

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

front bumper taped up

Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,824 miles

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

front number plate cracked but secure at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2008 101,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front number plate cracked but secure at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2008 101,514 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to body work

n.s.f steering rack boot split

Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,511 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 96,510 miles

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

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

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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N944 LFW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N944 LFW, 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 N944 LFW registered?

N944 LFW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N944 LFW safe to buy?

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