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N252 JLD

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 JLD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 53,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 53,331 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 53,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 53,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,524 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 52,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,072 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 52,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,154 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,557 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,959 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,101 miles

Near side front suspension top mount rubber has a little bit play.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 48,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 48,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,830 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 43,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,892 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,936 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 41,936 miles

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

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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N252 JLD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N252 JLD, 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 N252 JLD registered?

N252 JLD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N252 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N252 JLD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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