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N37 YOJ

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,765 mi
Last recorded52,765 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 YOJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,765 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,698 miles

r/o/s tyre out of shape slightly

slight judder from f/o/s brake

Fail 7 Jul 2009 50,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

r/o/s tyre out of shape slightly

slight judder from f/o/s brake

Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,353 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 48,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F coil spring corroded

Oil leak from the vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,046 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 45,046 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links are worn

exhaust system has several small leaks

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r seat has a child seat fitted

slight play in n/s/f shock mount

Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,369 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 41,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N37 YOJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N37 YOJ, 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 N37 YOJ registered?

N37 YOJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N37 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N37 YOJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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