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N541 JLM

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,433 mi
Last recorded113,433 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 JLM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,433 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front mirror glasses cracked

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 769,512 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2009 101,920 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,434 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Nov 2007 89,107 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 83,969 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 83,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

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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N541 JLM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N541 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 N541 JLM registered?

N541 JLM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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