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N486 YJW

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,139 mi
Last recorded120,139 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 YJW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 120,139 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s non-obligatry mirror missing

o/s rear light lens damaged & repaired

Fail 13 Jun 2011 120,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s non-obligatry mirror missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 115,025 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 115,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 109,104 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 109,090 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 101,621 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch area

stain on fuel filter may have been leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2008 101,621 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch area

stain on fuel filter may have been leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2007 94,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 94,220 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper out of aline n/s/f

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 May 2006 79,464 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 79,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N486 YJW is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N486 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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N486 YJW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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