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N42 JCA

1997 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,278 mi
Last recorded85,278 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 JCA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 85,278 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2009 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2009 85,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2008 77,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 71,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 65,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 59,271 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 59,223 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (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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N42 JCA is a 1997 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,067 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 N42 JCA, 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 29 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N42 JCA registered?

N42 JCA is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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