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N349 TLJ

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,786 mi
Last recorded81,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

slight movement top suspention N/S/Front

under body corroded areas

Fail 9 Jan 2019 81,783 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

slight movement top suspention N/S/Front

under body corroded areas

Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,303 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,341 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jan 2017 80,338 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,220 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 79,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe going to offside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,944 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing

some surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,573 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,573 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,534 miles

handbrake nearing full travel

signs of corrosion on exhaust system

some front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,176 miles

handbrake nearing full travel

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,743 miles

front subframe has slight corrosion

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2010 70,743 miles

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

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

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

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

front subframe has slight corrosion

offside front wiper blade starting to split

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,031 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,540 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,647 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,210 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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N349 TLJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N349 TLJ, 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 N349 TLJ registered?

N349 TLJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N349 TLJ safe to buy?

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