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N196 JSU

1995 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,473 mi
Last recorded66,473 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 JSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,473 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 66,473 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,436 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 53,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,187 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 46,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N196 JSU is a 1995 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 78,400 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 N196 JSU, 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 31 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N196 JSU registered?

N196 JSU is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 August 1995.

Is N196 JSU safe to buy?

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