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N165 CJK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,480 mi
Last recorded89,480 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 CJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,480 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s front wing corroded

slight noise from both rear wheelbearings

Fail 6 Mar 2014 89,459 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust rusty

o/s front wing corroded

slight noise from both rear wheelbearings

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,875 miles

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

bad connection in hazards switch

bad connection in rear fog lamp switch

imbalance of rear service brakes just within limits

o/s front wheel arch corroded

o/s rear service brake weaker

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,545 miles

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

Oil leak

driveshafts noisy

gear change stiff

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s front tyre slightly perished

o/s front wheel arch corroded

play in n/s front strut top

slight imbalance of rear service brake

Pass 21 Mar 2011 86,515 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

o/s rear brakes weak

parrking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front flexi brake hoses close to fouling on inner wing covers

n/s rear lens slightly loose

o/s front wheel arch corroded

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight noise from n/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,607 miles

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

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

slight noise from n/s front wheelbearing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,338 miles

considerable inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 27 Mar 2008 82,314 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

considerable play in nearside front strut top mounting

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2007 80,263 miles

Oil leak

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

Pass 15 Mar 2006 78,067 miles

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

inbalance of front brakes right at accepted limits

Fail 15 Mar 2006 78,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

inbalance of front brakes right at accepted limits

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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N165 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N165 CJK, 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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N165 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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