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N314 XCJ

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,284 mi
Last recorded72,284 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 XCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,284 miles

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

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

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

limited inspection to n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 6 Mar 2012 61,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,600 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 40,301 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 40,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,476 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 36,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,135 miles

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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N314 XCJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N314 XCJ, 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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N314 XCJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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