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N101 SLJ

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,049 mi
Last recorded56,049 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 SLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,049 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 56,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 48,993 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 48,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,280 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 40,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,771 miles

front disc rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2010 39,771 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disc rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,038 miles

near side rear tyer perished

Fail 26 Aug 2009 38,038 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear tyer perished

Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,874 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,511 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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N101 SLJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N101 SLJ, 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 N101 SLJ registered?

N101 SLJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N101 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 SLJ shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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