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N457 MNJ

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,133 mi
Last recorded53,133 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 MNJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,133 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 53,133 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,933 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 33,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,988 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 26,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N457 MNJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N457 MNJ, 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 N457 MNJ registered?

N457 MNJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N457 MNJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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