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N214 JLA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 JLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,541 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 79,811 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 72,255 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 69,225 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 69,006 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N214 JLA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N214 JLA, 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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How do I check the history of N214 JLA?

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What year was N214 JLA registered?

N214 JLA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N214 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N214 JLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N214 JLA have outstanding finance?

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