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N617 YJW

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,855 mi
Last recorded87,855 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 YJW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 87,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers wing mirror loose

front lower crossmember damaged

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 87,845 miles

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

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers wing mirror loose

front lower crossmember damaged

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2012 84,568 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,224 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,224 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn edges +on legal limit

Fail 17 Aug 2010 76,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn edges +on legal limit

Pass 15 Aug 2009 72,819 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 68,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,764 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 61,014 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 61,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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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N617 YJW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N617 YJW, 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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N617 YJW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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