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N609 TPJ

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,883 mi
Last recorded86,883 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 TPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 86,770 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,763 miles

Both outer sills dented

Front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight plat o/s inner steering rack joint

Some distortion to n/s/r wheel inner rim

Some runout o/s/r tyre

Some wear and movement to front suspension arm inner bushes

Steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,299 miles

Some wear to front brake discs

Steering rack boots deteriorating

Front brake pads worn beyond service limits and close to mot limits

Some damage to o/s sill

Some inbalance to front brakes

Some play o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Front brake pads worn beyond service limits and close to mot limits

Some damage to o/s sill

Some inbalance to front brakes

Some play o/s inner steering rack joint

Some wear to front brake discs

Steering rack boots deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,717 miles

o/s/f shock worn slightly

slight damage to n/s/r wheel inner

slight play to o/s steering

Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

slight damage to n/s/r wheel inner

slight play to o/s steering

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,001 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2010 62,001 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,000 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 61,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,645 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,316 miles

engine radiator leaking

rear tyres scuffed

Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,267 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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N609 TPJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N609 TPJ, 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 N609 TPJ registered?

N609 TPJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N609 TPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N609 TPJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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