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N425 JGS

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,327 mi
Last recorded107,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN425 JGS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,930 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cooling fan motor siezed

Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,424 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 98,424 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 93,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre side wall crackes

Fail 16 Jun 2011 87,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre side wall crackes

Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension corroded

front brake discs scored and slightly pitted

near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

vehicle been parked up some time

Fail 21 Jun 2010 80,591 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension corroded

front brake discs scored and slightly pitted

near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

parking brake needs ajuating

vehicle been parked up some time

Pass 22 May 2009 80,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 72,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 66,323 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 66,235 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 61,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 61,364 miles

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

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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N425 JGS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N425 JGS, 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 N425 JGS registered?

N425 JGS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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