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N496 JLA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,046 mi
Last recorded79,046 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 JLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 79,046 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 69,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 66,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 61,168 miles
Fail 14 May 2007

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 56,825 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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N496 JLA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N496 JLA, 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 N496 JLA registered?

N496 JLA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N496 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N496 JLA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N496 JLA have outstanding finance?

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