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N379 JLY

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,761 mi
Last recorded42,761 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 JLY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,091 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 42,091 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 38,637 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,354 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 35,995 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 33,862 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,708 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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N379 JLY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N379 JLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N379 JLY registered?

N379 JLY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N379 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N379 JLY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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