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N413 TJT

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,405 mi
Last recorded119,405 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN413 TJT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 119,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 115,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 109,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 105,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 99,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,418 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,174 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,231 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,860 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,170 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 75,136 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,183 miles

slight vibration under braking from front wheels

Fail 10 Mar 2011 7,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight vibration under braking from front wheels

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,665 miles

Long travel on footbrake. Brake fluid low. n/s/r tyre close to limit, nail in tread & out of shape. Movement in both front top suspension mounts. mountings

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Long travel on footbrake. Brake fluid low. n/s/r tyre close to limit, nail in tread & out of shape. Movement in both front top suspension mounts. mountings

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,977 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,859 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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N413 TJT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N413 TJT, 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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N413 TJT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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