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N262 JKH

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

91,864 mi
Last recorded91,864 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 JKH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 91,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 90,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and inner arch pnel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferules corroded

all steel road wheels corroded

most suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Aug 2018 88,222 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and inner arch pnel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferules corroded

all steel road wheels corroded

most suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,864 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor panels to inner wheel arch panels (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1d)

most suspension components have corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2017 85,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mounting rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both/ switch faulty (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Statutory seat belt missing drivers stalk clip (5.1.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor panels to inner wheel arch panels (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1d)

most suspension components have corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear chassis holed and corroded at end

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated both front at sill (5.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

all steel road wheels corroded

corrosion to both rear inner wing panels to floor

most suspension components have corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2016 83,400 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear chassis holed and corroded at end

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated both front at sill (5.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

all steel road wheels corroded

corrosion to both rear inner wing panels to floor

most suspension components have corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,346 miles

Nearside rear view mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all road wheels have corrosion

bodywork has some corrosion

most suspension components have corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 80,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,761 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 77,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubbers deterioated

exhaust slightly deterioated

front wiper blades poor

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,020 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubbers deterioated

exhaust slightly deterioated

front wiper blades poor

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2011 75,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to o/s/r arch and end sill

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,029 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,795 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 71,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,939 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 69,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 66,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer in very poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2007 66,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2006 64,788 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 64,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 62,998 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 62,998 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F brake disk scored † †Scraping noise from brakes

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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N262 JKH is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 N262 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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N262 JKH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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