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N375 TLJ

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,516 mi
Last recorded114,516 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN375 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,516 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,135 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 109,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box mounting rubbers (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,033 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 108,033 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 106,101 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 106,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Engine cooling fan seized.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,888 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 100,879 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,856 miles

Squeaking noise heard from steering rack.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 96,852 miles

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

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

Squeaking noise heard from steering rack.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,663 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Fail 16 Mar 2011 92,663 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 16 Mar 2010 88,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,992 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 83,992 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 79,032 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 79,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,789 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 72,789 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 67,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 67,229 miles

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

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

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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N375 TLJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N375 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 N375 TLJ registered?

N375 TLJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N375 TLJ safe to buy?

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