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N28 JFV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,513 mi
Last recorded91,513 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 JFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,513 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,654 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 88,654 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,691 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 84,691 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,458 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,391 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 80,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,369 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 76,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

spare tyre worn below 1.6mm and has steel cords exposed

Pass 14 Jun 2006 71,655 miles

both rear tyres perishing but not exposing cords

spare tyre defective

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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N28 JFV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N28 JFV, 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 N28 JFV registered?

N28 JFV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1996.

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