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N373 YCJ

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,545 mi
Last recorded59,545 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 YCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 59,545 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,349 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 55,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing Sheared (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,652 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,748 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,022 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate damage

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 20 Mar 2014 45,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate damage

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,047 miles

both front brake disc in poor condition

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

silght exhaust blow

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,047 miles

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

both front brake disc in poor condition

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

silght exhaust blow

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,358 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear lap belt?

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,275 miles

Fault developing rear brakes

N/S/R tyre poor wearing in patches

Rear lapbelt missing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,337 miles

Front pads look low

Rear brake fault developing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 24,337 miles

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

Front pads look low

N/S wiper blade split.

Rear brake fault developing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,651 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2009 20,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake pads look low

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,908 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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N373 YCJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N373 YCJ, 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 N373 YCJ registered?

N373 YCJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N373 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N373 YCJ shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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