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B8 JRW

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,776 mi
Last recorded48,776 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JRW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,496 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,933 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,263 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

offside front brake disc partially corroded/pitted on inner face

Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,634 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf tyre low on pressure

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,806 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake disc partially corroded/pitted on inner face

oil leak from offside of engine ?

Fail 16 Sep 2011 33,175 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake disc partially corroded/pitted on inner face

oil leak from offside of engine ?

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak ?

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

nearside rear tyre worn low 2-3mm

oil leak from offside of engine ?

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,580 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 24,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,297 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 22,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 19,121 miles

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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B8 JRW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B8 JRW, 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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B8 JRW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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