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N523 JLM

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,346 mi
Last recorded100,346 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 JLM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 100,346 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 4 Jan 2011 100,327 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 7 Jan 2010 86,929 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre outer edge low

offside indicator bulb faded

nearside front tyre inner edge low

41% imbalance on rear brakes

both rear tyres cracked and perished

freeplay in nearside top strut mounting

Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 77,305 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 74,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 71,182 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N523 JLM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N523 JLM, 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 N523 JLM registered?

N523 JLM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N523 JLM safe to buy?

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