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N703 CTJ

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,457 mi
Last recorded115,457 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 CTJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 115,457 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 115,425 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear screen wiper deterated

Pass 10 Feb 2006 111,695 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 111,684 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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N703 CTJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N703 CTJ, 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 N703 CTJ registered?

N703 CTJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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