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N125 AJB

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,150 mi
Last recorded103,150 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 AJB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2013 103,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak from engine.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,401 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front disc rusty/

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 97,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front disc rusty/

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 30 Mar 2011 91,617 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,671 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,054 miles

o/side rear tyre starting to perish. engine oil leak. slight play both front wheels. o/side front anti roll bar rubber starting to perish.

rear brake performace slightly lower n/side rear hand and foot

slight blow exhaust join area. slight lip front discs. front flexible hose staring to perish

Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/side rear tyre starting to perish. engine oil leak. slight play both front wheels. o/side front anti roll bar rubber starting to perish.

rear brake performace slightly lower n/side rear hand and foot

slight blow exhaust join area. slight lip front discs. front flexible hose staring to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,877 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 43,844 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,084 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 36,084 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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N125 AJB is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N125 AJB, 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 N125 AJB registered?

N125 AJB is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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