MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,460 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear footbrake efforts low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in nearside front steering rack drumstick end
Front brake discs are corroded on braking surfaces.
Front number plate is damaged.
N/S wiper is split.
N/S/F shockabsorber is weak and slightly leaking.
O/S/F shockabsorber is slightly leaking.
Slight play in N/S inner rack joint.
Spare tyre is very perished.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front discs worn and rusty
front number plate poor condision
rear exhaust mounts weak and cracked
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front discs worn and rusty
front number plate poor condision
rear exhaust mounts weak and cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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N278 JKH is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 N278 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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N278 JKH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.
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