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N621 ULJ

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,293 mi
Last recorded118,293 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN621 ULJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 118,293 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre sizes front 195/50 15. Rear 195/45 15.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 118,263 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

tyre sizes front 195/50 15. Rear 195/45 15.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 111,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres 50 profile & rear tyres 45 profile.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 103,163 miles

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

rear windows tinted out

rear wiper arm missing

slight movement in n/s/f susp.

sunvisor fitted on windscreen

no n/s/r fog light working

non standard pedals used

non standard susp. used

o/s/f seat covering wearing

rear lights tinted

195/15 spare 155/13

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose in holder

brake pad warning light wires broken

ext. system getting rusty in places

fyres possibly fouling bodywork

general wear on front discs

grease around o/s/f hub area

hand brake lever release button stiff in opp.

n/s/f tyre close to plastic inner wing on lock

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 8 Jul 2009 103,163 miles

195/15 spare 155/13

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose in holder

brake pad warning light wires broken

ext. system getting rusty in places

fyres possibly fouling bodywork

general wear on front discs

grease around o/s/f hub area

hand brake lever release button stiff in opp.

n/s/f tyre close to plastic inner wing on lock

no n/s/r fog light working

non standard pedals used

non standard susp. used

o/s/f seat covering wearing

rear lights tinted

rear windows tinted out

rear wiper arm missing

slight movement in n/s/f susp.

sunvisor fitted on windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 8 Jul 2008 99,607 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip in poor condition

little movement on rear suspension

rear tyres spliting on inner side walls

Fail 22 May 2008 99,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2008 99,400 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 98,864 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 98,864 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,508 miles

battery insecure

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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N621 ULJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N621 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 N621 ULJ registered?

N621 ULJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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