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N124 JNG

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,021 mi
Last recorded113,021 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 JNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,021 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 113,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 102,382 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 102,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,683 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 98,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 95,185 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 90,884 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,120 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 87,120 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,334 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 76,755 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,749 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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N124 JNG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc 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 N124 JNG, 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 N124 JNG registered?

N124 JNG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N124 JNG safe to buy?

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