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N698 JGT

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,584 mi
Last recorded85,584 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 JGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,584 miles

both outer sills corroded

front discs poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,540 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 82,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

n/s/f c.v. gaiter hs possible pin hole

o/s lower door skin and o/s/r wheel arch have some corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,969 miles

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

corrosion to sills and offside wheel arch

Fail 17 Sep 2009 79,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to sills and offside wheel arch

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,476 miles

both number plates in poor condtion

corrosion to rear wheel arches

front discs pitted on egdes

Fail 10 Sep 2008 77,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both number plates in poor condtion

corrosion to rear wheel arches

front discs pitted on egdes

Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,024 miles

front number plate cracked †n/s drive shaft gaiter damp with grease

slightly lower reading on n/s parking brake

Pass 15 Aug 2006 71,799 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 71,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to front subframe and front/rear suspension componants †discs slightly corroded †corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

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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N698 JGT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N698 JGT, 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 N698 JGT registered?

N698 JGT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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