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N493 JCV

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

48,777 mi
Last recorded48,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 JCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,777 miles

Driver door diffcult to close

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Driver door diffcult to close

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,220 miles

0ffside front disk b adly scored

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 43,218 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

0ffside front disk b adly scored

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,990 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 37,989 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jan 2009 33,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,398 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,233 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 28,233 miles

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

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

vehicle over heating during emissions cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,613 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 26,613 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate deteriorating but legibility ok at the time of test

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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N493 JCV is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N493 JCV, 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 N493 JCV registered?

N493 JCV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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