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N245 CJK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,883 mi
Last recorded88,883 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 CJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,883 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 88,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,780 miles

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) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 88,777 miles

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) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,463 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 88,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 87,788 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 87,788 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,827 miles

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) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,827 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,417 miles

slight inner rack play

all four flexi metal ends rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2016 85,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,629 miles

Oil leak

o/s wiper split

Fail 4 Feb 2015 82,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

o/s wiper split

Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,231 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 81,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,141 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 80,140 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,645 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 77,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,217 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 73,128 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,778 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 67,391 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 67,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,611 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 62,611 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 56,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,181 miles

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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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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