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N308 JVG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,277 mi
Last recorded71,277 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 JVG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,277 miles

Front oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front damping around steering rack gaiter

Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to rear running over fuel tank to flexi hose heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened becoming severe on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened becoming severe on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front damping around steering rack gaiter

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,547 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,042 miles

N/S+O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTING ON INSIDE

Fail 20 Aug 2013 64,042 miles

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

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

N/S+O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC RUSTING ON INSIDE

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 61,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,964 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,124 miles

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

advise not much reserve o/s parking brake

advise surface corrosion front to rear brake pipe partially enclosed

Fail 26 Aug 2010 57,124 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

advise not much reserve o/s parking brake

advise surface corrosion front to rear brake pipe partially enclosed

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,709 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2009 54,701 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,137 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,269 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 45,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N308 JVG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N308 JVG, 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 N308 JVG registered?

N308 JVG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N308 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N308 JVG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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