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N679 PJO

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,029 mi
Last recorded66,029 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 PJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front pads look low

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front pads appear low

Pass 18 May 2007 61,495 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 83,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

one high level brake light bulb inop

the near side front wheel is dameged

the off side bump stop is dameged

the spare tyre is down to the metal

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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N679 PJO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N679 PJO, 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 N679 PJO registered?

N679 PJO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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