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N622 ULJ

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,475 mi
Last recorded119,475 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN622 ULJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 119,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 119,475 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 118,833 miles

both front shockers have slight weep

Fail 12 Jul 2013 118,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front shockers have slight weep

Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,644 miles

rear brake effy lower than expected

Fail 12 Jul 2012 110,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake effy lower than expected

Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,216 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 104,216 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,501 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 100,501 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,038 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 92,180 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cooling fan sticking

front brake discs corroded

front indicators pale

off side front wheel bearing ,does feel slightly rough when rotated

Fail 19 Jul 2008 92,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

cooling fan sticking

front brake discs corroded

front indicators pale

Pass 9 Jun 2007 90,400 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 90,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 84,754 miles

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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N622 ULJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N622 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 N622 ULJ registered?

N622 ULJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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