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N950 TEW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,690 mi
Last recorded80,690 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 TEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,690 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished chip on screen

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,459 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 70,491 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 70,490 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges and starting to blister slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,629 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 65,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,378 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 57,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N950 TEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N950 TEW, 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 N950 TEW registered?

N950 TEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N950 TEW safe to buy?

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