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N702 LBJ

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,163 mi
Last recorded92,163 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN702 LBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,163 miles

corrosion setting on under side

front number plate deteriorated

gearbox mount perished

n/s headlamp damaged but not effecting beam pattern

o/s/r chasis rail corroded

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 89,523 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped off side front (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (4.1.E.1)

brake caliper has restricted free movement off side front (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,786 miles

corrosion starting on both front brake pipes

slight drag on both front wheels

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,888 miles

drivers door mirror loose

slight play inoff side steering rack ball joint

Fail 22 Oct 2013 81,888 miles

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

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

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

drivers door mirror loose

slight play inoff side steering rack ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,624 miles

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

off side rear brake effort low

surface cracks developing on front flexible brake hoses

Fail 23 Oct 2012 76,624 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

off side rear brake effort low

surface cracks developing on front flexible brake hoses

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,578 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,576 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,298 miles

both front discs corroded on inside

Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,919 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 63,919 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre waring on inside

slight drag on offside front wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,806 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on insdie edge

Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,311 miles

n/s/f tyre near legal limits wearing on inside edge

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 LBJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N702 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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N702 LBJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N702 LBJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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