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N558 JLM

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,787 mi
Last recorded91,787 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 JLM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2009 91,787 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,886 miles

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

nearside of front subframe damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2008 83,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside of front subframe damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,367 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 78,367 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns front lower arm inner bushes worn

ns front tyre sidewall cut

ns rear back plate damp

ns rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,636 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 75,618 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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N558 JLM is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N558 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 N558 JLM registered?

N558 JLM is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N558 JLM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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