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N614 TPJ

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN614 TPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,001 miles

front brake flexi pipes slightly perished.

n/s mirror damadged.

n/s steering rack gaiter perished and tempoary secure, recommend renewal.

o/s/f seat bely clip outer cover loose, operation not impaired.

screen cracked, just on 10mm max limit, not obscuring view.

slight play in steering column and noisey when in operation, recommend inspection/ repair.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 77,001 miles

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

front brake flexi pipes slightly perished.

n/s mirror damadged.

n/s steering rack gaiter perished and tempoary secure, recommend renewal.

o/s/f seat bely clip outer cover loose, operation not impaired.

screen cracked, just on 10mm max limit, not obscuring view.

slight play in steering column and noisey when in operation, recommend inspection/ repair.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 69,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2012 69,376 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,938 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS

RADIATOR COOLING FAN SEIZED

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY ROUGH IN OPERATION

Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,931 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS

RADIATOR COOLING FAN SEIZED

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY ROUGH IN OPERATION

Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,929 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRDED AND SLIGHT LEAK BOTH TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS B OTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,847 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N614 TPJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N614 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 N614 TPJ registered?

N614 TPJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N614 TPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N614 TPJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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