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N611 ULJ

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,212 mi
Last recorded81,212 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN611 ULJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 81,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear wheel arch badly corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 79,333 miles

offside rear wheel arch badly corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 79,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 77,264 miles

Heavy corrosion to offside rear wheelarch.

Nearside doormirror loose.

Offside front door inner release handle broken but still operating.

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 77,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Heavy corrosion to offside rear wheelarch.

Nearside doormirror loose.

Offside front door inner release handle broken but still operating.

Offside front wiperblade split on its ends

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 75,250 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror is a little insecure, has been taped up

offside rear, outer wheel arch corroding

offside wiper split

part of the rear exhaust is fouling chassis

rear wiper split

Fail 26 May 2011 75,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror is a little insecure, has been taped up

offside rear, outer wheel arch corroding

offside wiper split

part of the rear exhaust is fouling chassis

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,636 miles

front tyres on 3mm tread & offside front perishing

gearbox oil leak

long handbrake travel

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

spare tyre sidewall very badly split & perished(not safe for use)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 72,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres on 3mm tread & offside front perishing

gearbox oil leak

long handbrake travel

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

spare tyre sidewall very badly split & perished(not safe for use)

Pass 13 May 2009 69,723 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 69,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 67,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 63,990 miles

nearside front wiperblade starting to split

Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,876 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 59,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 55,786 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 55,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N611 ULJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N611 ULJ, 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 N611 ULJ registered?

N611 ULJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N611 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N611 ULJ shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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