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N116 JRH

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,866 mi
Last recorded125,866 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 JRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 125,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 119,938 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,155 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 109,541 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 109,480 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2006 103,336 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 103,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 97,807 miles

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

exhaust slight corrosion in places - not blowing

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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N116 JRH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N116 JRH, 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 N116 JRH registered?

N116 JRH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N116 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 JRH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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