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N124 WFJ

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,312 mi
Last recorded141,312 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 WFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 141,312 miles

Nearside Mirror Secured With Tape

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Fail 24 Mar 2010 141,267 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Mirror Secured With Tape

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Very Bad Age Cracks All Over The Tyre

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Pass 30 Mar 2009 139,413 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 139,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 132,311 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 132,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 119,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 106,850 miles

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

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

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 WFJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WFJ, 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 N124 WFJ registered?

N124 WFJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N124 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N124 WFJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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