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N306 JLD

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 JLD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 109,773 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plater discoloured recommend replacement

Slight play offside lower wishbone inner bush

Fail 7 Oct 2009 109,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Front number plater discoloured recommend replacement

Slight play offside lower wishbone inner bush

Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,278 miles

185/14 tyres on front axle - 195/14 on rear axle.

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn low in centre.

Front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Front reg plate faded.

o/s/r brake very noisy when applied?[brake check recommended]

Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,999 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front number plate faded.

Front tyres touching plastic wheel arch slightly.

Slight play in steering rack on the n/s.

n/s/r tyre perished.+ 185/65/14tyres on front axle 195/65/14tyres on rear axle.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,135 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exsecive travel on hand brake lever

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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N306 JLD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N306 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 N306 JLD registered?

N306 JLD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N306 JLD safe to buy?

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