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N683 GSJ

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,654 mi
Last recorded101,654 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 GSJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 101,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,691 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,591 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 69,621 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 69,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,491 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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N683 GSJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N683 GSJ, 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 N683 GSJ registered?

N683 GSJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N683 GSJ safe to buy?

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