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N491 JRE

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,671 mi
Last recorded42,671 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 JRE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,671 miles

Nail in rear tyre

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 42,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in rear tyre

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,918 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,445 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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N491 JRE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N491 JRE, 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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How do I check the history of N491 JRE?

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What year was N491 JRE registered?

N491 JRE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N491 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 JRE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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