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N437 YJW

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,741 mi
Last recorded85,741 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 YJW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2010 79,756 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres almost flat

emitions very slow to drop

front discs worn

front exhaust sections very rusty and blowing at rear

nail in f/n/s tyre

BAD WEAR OR LOSNES NOTED IN RACK OR DRIVE THIS SHOULD BE CHECKED ASAP!

F/O/S TYRE BADLY DAMAGED AT OUTER WALL AND WORN AT INNER EDGE

r/o/s tyre badly perished

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,459 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 75,459 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,452 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Dec 2008 71,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Dec 2007 67,641 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

r/o/s foot brake low on test ?

spare flat

Pass 28 Dec 2006 64,387 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRES BROKEN

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER!

Fail 28 Dec 2006 64,387 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRES BROKEN

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER!

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 60,901 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 60,843 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake disce corroded

small exhaust leak at centre pipe

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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N437 YJW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N437 YJW, 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 N437 YJW registered?

N437 YJW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N437 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N437 YJW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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