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N246 JBH

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,017 mi
Last recorded34,017 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 JBH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 34,017 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 34,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,207 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 27,194 miles

Emissions not tested very bad fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,463 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 22,459 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,256 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,597 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,809 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,020 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,348 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 19,339 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2007 18,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,486 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 17,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N246 JBH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N246 JBH, 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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N246 JBH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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