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N688 LBJ

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,357 mi
Last recorded97,357 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 LBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 97,357 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r chassis leg corroded through

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Fail 15 Jan 2011 97,357 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r chassis leg corroded through

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2010 93,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

excess travel in parking brake lever

o s r chassis corroded

o s r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2009 89,587 miles

offside rear tyre showing cracks

Pass 26 Jan 2008 85,005 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 85,005 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 75,588 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

unable to see front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2006 71,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pad wear indicator broken

oil leak from engine area

Fail 28 Jan 2006 71,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pad wear indicator broken

oil leak from engine area

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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N688 LBJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N688 LBJ, 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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N688 LBJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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