MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,883 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front ns and os top suspension mounts have slight play
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front subframe corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust internals slightly insecure
Rear ns and os inner sills corroding
no hand brake warning light
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear ns and os inner sills corroding
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front ns and os top suspension mounts have slight play
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front subframe corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust internals slightly insecure
no hand brake warning light
Front road wheels corroding
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axel flexi mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front road wheels corroding
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axel flexi mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear brake is a little slow , rear brake balance only just ok on test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both of them ()
aux belt loose
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split on end (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear brake is a little slow , rear brake balance only just ok on test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both of them ()
aux belt loose
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both of them (3.6.B.4e)
rear brakes could do with a service
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both of them (3.6.B.4e)
rear brakes could do with a service
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules needs to be changed soon, all three others not great either (3.6.B.4e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules needs to be changed soon, all three others not great either (3.6.B.4e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight inner rack play
all four flexi metal ends rusty
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
all four flexi metal ends rusty
slight inner rack play
Oil leak
o/s wiper split
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
o/s wiper split
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear tyre perishing
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine oil leak
osr tyre perishing
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak
osr tyre perishing
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
handbrake warning lamp not working
pad warning wires cut
rear brake drums slightly out of shape
spare tyre shot
tyres all round perishing
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nsf door trim missing exposing clips
slight gear box oil leak
slight play in ns inner rack joint
spare wheel poor
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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N245 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 N245 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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N245 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.
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