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N683 JEX

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,203 mi
Last recorded52,203 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 JEX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,203 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 52,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,901 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking slightly

Both front shock absorbers getting weak

Front coil springs rusty

Major oil leak

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 26 Mar 2009 49,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake hoses cracking slightly

Both front shock absorbers getting weak

Front coil springs rusty

Major oil leak

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Offside steering rack boot badly deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,574 miles

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

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 14 Apr 2007 45,438 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,653 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 42,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JEX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N683 JEX, 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 N683 JEX registered?

N683 JEX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N683 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N683 JEX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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