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N374 JMW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,060 mi
Last recorded120,060 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 JMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 120,060 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 120,605 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 118,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 115,927 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 113,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 113,797 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear wheel bearing slighly rough

Fail 21 Feb 2011 111,214 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear wheel bearing slighly rough

Fail 16 Feb 2011 111,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

severe oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 108,395 miles

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

bothrear tyres are perishing on side walls and tread

Fail 17 Feb 2010 108,394 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bothrear tyres are perishing on side walls and tread

Pass 19 Feb 2009 105,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 101,346 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 101,346 miles

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 96,999 miles

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

nearside rear brake back plate appears damp, advise brake check, brake performance readings correct.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 95,352 miles

brake fluid level is low

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre worn very low

offside rear tyre worn low

play in front strutt top mounts

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing

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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N374 JMW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N374 JMW, 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 N374 JMW registered?

N374 JMW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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