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N251 JKH

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,878 mi
Last recorded98,878 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 JKH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,878 miles

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking in side wall

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

temp repair to both wing mirrors

Fail 25 Sep 2013 98,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking in side wall

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

temp repair to both wing mirrors

Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,194 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 93,194 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,211 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,967 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 83,966 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 80,795 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,616 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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N251 JKH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N251 JKH, 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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What year was N251 JKH registered?

N251 JKH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N251 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 JKH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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