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N642 HSJ

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,697 mi
Last recorded97,697 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 HSJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,697 miles

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

exhaust hanging low at rear

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,503 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 90,485 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking side walls off/side rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Offside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 7 Aug 2008 86,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near/side rear foot/brake low

Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,325 miles

near/side rear foot/brake low

Pass 15 Aug 2007 84,803 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 84,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 82,882 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 82,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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N642 HSJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N642 HSJ, 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 N642 HSJ registered?

N642 HSJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N642 HSJ safe to buy?

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