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N106 SLJ

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,637 mi
Last recorded71,637 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 SLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2008 71,637 miles

oil leak on engine/transmission

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

chassis,floor,wheel arches corroding

front anti roll bar link rubbers splitting

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

n/s/f coil spring corroding

n/s/f tyre worn to limit,nail intread

rear no. plate starting to discolour

slight movement n/s/f suspension leg top mounting

slight play steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,637 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

chassis,floor,wheel arches corroding

front anti roll bar link rubbers splitting

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

n/s/f coil spring corroding

n/s/f tyre worn to limit,nail intread

oil leak on engine/transmission

rear no. plate starting to discolour

slight movement n/s/f suspension leg top mounting

slight play steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,961 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 68,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 65,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,438 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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N106 SLJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N106 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 N106 SLJ registered?

N106 SLJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N106 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 SLJ shows 6 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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