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N952 TEW

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,952 mi
Last recorded139,952 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN952 TEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2006 139,952 miles

Bonnet rusty

Botrh front brake warning wires broken

Chip in windscreen

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 5 Jul 2006 139,952 miles

Bonnet rusty

Botrh front brake warning wires broken

Chip in windscreen

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 8 Jul 2005 125,871 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 125,871 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N952 TEW is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N952 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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How do I check the history of N952 TEW?

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What year was N952 TEW registered?

N952 TEW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N952 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N952 TEW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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