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N696 CJK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,809 mi
Last recorded58,809 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 CJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 58,809 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 58,800 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 57,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,913 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 52,908 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 50,212 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 50,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,141 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,363 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,373 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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N696 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N696 CJK, 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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N696 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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