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N447 JCL

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,468 mi
Last recorded134,468 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 JCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 134,468 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2009 134,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2008 129,253 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel at lever.

Offside rear tyre is very worn and perishing at outer shoulder.

Oil leak from engine / gearbox.

Spare tyre is very soft / flat.

Fail 26 Apr 2008 129,253 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel at lever.

Offside rear tyre is very worn and perishing at outer shoulder.

Oil leak from engine / gearbox.

Spare tyre is very soft / flat.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 122,946 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall †slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 116,180 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 116,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nsf seat belt stalk cover broken

osf brake is showing signs of running hot

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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N447 JCL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N447 JCL, 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 N447 JCL registered?

N447 JCL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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