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N121 JJO

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,883 mi
Last recorded102,883 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 JJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2009 102,883 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2009 102,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 99,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 99,347 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 99,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 97,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

low effort recorded from nearside rear foot brake

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2006 96,108 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2006 95,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

engine has excess oil dripping from unit

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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N121 JJO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N121 JJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N121 JJO registered?

N121 JJO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N121 JJO safe to buy?

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