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N258 FJC

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,863 mi
Last recorded91,863 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 FJC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 91,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 91,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,780 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,899 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,270 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 76,270 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,956 miles

front number plate slight damage. offside front brake discs corroding. offside front fog lamp insecure. front coil springs corroding. rear chassis and floors showing corrosion.

slight play at steering wheel. power steering belt noise in full lock. corrosion showing both front inner wings. slight play in steering rack knuckles.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 62,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slight damage. offside front brake discs corroding. offside front fog lamp insecure. front coil springs corroding. rear chassis and floors showing corrosion.

slight play at steering wheel. power steering belt noise in full lock. corrosion showing both front inner wings. slight play in steering rack knuckles.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,584 miles

offside front brake pad warning wires broken front and rear chassis corroding. offside front tyre very close to limit. nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

rear brakes show a brake imbalance.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 57,584 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

offside front brake pad warning wires broken. front and rear chassis showing corrosion. offside front tyre worn very close to limit. nearside rear tyre has nail in tread. rear brakes show a brake imbalance

Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,300 miles

front and rear chassis corroding. offside front brake pad warning wires brocken. front inner wings corroding. offside front lower ball joint rubber gaitor split. nearside front tyre edge worn close to limit.

Fail 14 Feb 2006 51,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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N258 FJC is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N258 FJC, 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 N258 FJC registered?

N258 FJC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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