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N342 DKJ

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,160 mi
Last recorded78,160 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 DKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,160 miles

FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OS DOOR LOCK BARRELL MISSING

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,938 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

O/S DOOR BARREL MISSING

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 75,937 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

O/S DOOR BARREL MISSING

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,514 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,716 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 49,715 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Pass 25 May 2005 38,860 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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N342 DKJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N342 DKJ, 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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N342 DKJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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