1996 Renault Clio 1.2L Petrol · N271 DWG
1996 Renault Clio (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 67,256 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N271 DWG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2007
- 67,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N271 DWG Mileage History
- 03/12/200553,279 mi
- 06/12/200553,340 mi+61 mi
- 15/12/200659,899 mi+6,559 mi
- 15/12/200659,899 mi
- 30/11/200767,256 mi+7,357 mi
- 30/11/200767,256 mi
Average of roughly 7,019 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
N271 DWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Renault Clio (N271 DWG) between December 2005 and November 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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