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N423 NGJ

1996 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,753 mi
Last recorded176,753 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 NGJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 176,753 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 176,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 168,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2013 168,276 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2012 163,492 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 163,480 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 163,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 162,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 158,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 157,061 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 152,684 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 149,068 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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N423 NGJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N423 NGJ, 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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N423 NGJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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