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N596 BJA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,557 mi
Last recorded82,557 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 BJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 82,557 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,377 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 81,377 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 74,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 74,433 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 65,910 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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N596 BJA 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 66.7%.

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 N596 BJA, 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 N596 BJA registered?

N596 BJA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N596 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 BJA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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