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N329 AAJ

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

141,667 mi
Last recorded141,667 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 AAJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2007 141,667 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 135,592 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 135,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S/R. Chassis corroded.O/S Outersill corroded. †Nearside door pins worn.

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

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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N329 AAJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N329 AAJ, 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 N329 AAJ registered?

N329 AAJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N329 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N329 AAJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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