MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
unable to carry out emissions test due to excess exhaust leak
Coolant leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
tick-over too fast
Coolant leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tick-over too fast
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N696 YJW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N696 YJW, 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 N696 YJW registered?
N696 YJW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.
Is N696 YJW safe to buy?
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