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N168 CJK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 CJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on dash

front brake discs very corroded

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2012 94,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on dash

front brake discs very corroded

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 May 2011 87,121 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 87,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn and corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,214 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 77,228 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both rear brake flexy hose ferruls corroded

exhaust system poor and corroded

near side rear light lense craked

off side front fog lamp craked and not working

slight stone chips on front windscreem

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

under vehicle corroded near side rear cornor of chassi corroded and holed throu first skin

Fail 5 May 2009 77,228 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

both rear brake flexy hose ferruls corroded

exhaust system poor and corroded

near side rear light lense craked

off side front fog lamp craked and not working

rear washers not working and wiper blade split

slight stone chips on front windscreem

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

under vehicle corroded near side rear cornor of chassi corroded and holed throu first skin

Pass 8 May 2008 68,800 miles

both rear brake flexy hose ferra corroded

slight play in power steering rack

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

under vehicle staring to crodd

Fail 8 May 2008 68,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake flexy hose ferra corroded

slight play in power steering rack

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

under vehicle staring to crodd

Pass 8 May 2007 59,991 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 59,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake hose steel ends corroded

rear underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 May 2006 51,909 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 43,897 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 43,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N168 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N168 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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N168 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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