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N125 WFJ

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,812 mi
Last recorded82,812 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 WFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,812 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,824 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,665 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,303 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 58,303 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 53,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,462 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 48,462 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 42,709 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 33,674 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 33,674 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 26,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,814 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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N125 WFJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N125 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.

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What year was N125 WFJ registered?

N125 WFJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N125 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 WFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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