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N371 YJA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,254 mi
Last recorded64,254 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 YJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,254 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 64,211 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,864 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,396 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,374 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 57,582 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,408 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 54,408 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres inpoor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,986 miles

both rear tyres perished

cooling fan not working

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,116 miles

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

The hand brake will need adjusting soon

Pass 1 Oct 2005 41,700 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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N371 YJA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N371 YJA, 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 N371 YJA registered?

N371 YJA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N371 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N371 YJA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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