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N442 JGH

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,992 mi
Last recorded51,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 JGH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system very corroded

n/s/ outter sill corroding

rear exhaust rubber snapped but system still supported

Fail 30 Jul 2015 51,992 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system very corroded

n/s/ outter sill corroding

n/s/f tyre perishing but no cords visable

rear exhaust rubber snapped but system still supported

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,918 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 51,879 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,663 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 51,616 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,335 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 51,308 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,008 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front suspension coil spring incomplete

Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,543 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,425 miles

front no-plate cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2008 47,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,769 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2007 46,769 miles

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

Front no plate cracked

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,109 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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N442 JGH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N442 JGH, 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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N442 JGH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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