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N702 CJK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,268 mi
Last recorded79,268 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN702 CJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,268 miles

anti-roll bar not fitted

front tyres wearing low

major oil leak

ns mirror loose

throttle cable on last thread

Fail 1 Jul 2011 79,264 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

anti-roll bar not fitted

front tyres wearing low

major oil leak

ns mirror loose

throttle cable on last thread

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,097 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 67,995 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2009 67,975 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 59,743 miles

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

engine oil leak

fuel filter inadequately secrured

rear wheel bearings starting to wear

Fail 14 May 2008 59,743 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine oil leak

fuel filter inadequately secrured

rear wheel bearings starting to wear

Pass 16 May 2007 53,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 47,379 miles

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

oil leak

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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N702 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 N702 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N702 CJK registered?

N702 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N702 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N702 CJK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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