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N623 ULJ

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,394 mi
Last recorded102,394 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN623 ULJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,394 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,063 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres near legal limit, badly perished & in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 99,063 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres near legal limit, badly perished & in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 4 Aug 2017 97,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,881 miles

Middle exhaust silencer cracked

Offside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,729 miles

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 17 Mar 2015 92,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,816 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 80,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 74,799 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,087 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very bad oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,007 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2007 72,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light cluster slightly cracked but not showing white light.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,480 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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N623 ULJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N623 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N623 ULJ registered?

N623 ULJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N623 ULJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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