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N387 YAJ

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,142 mi
Last recorded92,142 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 YAJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 92,142 miles

near side front wheel bearing feels rough when driveing

Fail 20 Mar 2006 86,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside wiper blade starting to split †

Pass 20 Mar 2006 86,276 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split †

Fail 13 Mar 2006 86,201 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N387 YAJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N387 YAJ, 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 N387 YAJ registered?

N387 YAJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N387 YAJ safe to buy?

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