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N612 VPJ

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,643 mi
Last recorded106,643 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN612 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,643 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 103,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,814 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 102,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2009 101,886 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 101,886 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 101,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 100,181 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both top suspension mounts

Fail 9 May 2007 100,181 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 18 May 2006 98,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake lever travel

slight play in both sides front top suspension mountings

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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N612 VPJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N612 VPJ, 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 N612 VPJ registered?

N612 VPJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N612 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N612 VPJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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