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N348 JLH

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,883 mi
Last recorded87,883 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 JLH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,883 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 87,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,846 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 68,846 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,319 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 53,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 38,889 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,372 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 35,784 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,862 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 32,862 miles

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

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

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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N348 JLH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N348 JLH, 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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N348 JLH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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