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N520 JVT

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,188 mi
Last recorded104,188 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 JVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 104,188 miles

N/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 104,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 93,678 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight imbalance in rear footbrake performance

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Oct 2007 93,678 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Slight imbalance in rear footbrake performance

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2006 84,551 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 84,551 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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N520 JVT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N520 JVT, 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 N520 JVT registered?

N520 JVT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N520 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 JVT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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