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N705 CJK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,208 mi
Last recorded122,208 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 CJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 122,208 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear axle bushes perishing

exhaust rusting

front no plate delaminating

nearside front tyre worn on edges

some clips broken to secure front to rear brake pipes

wear to both front brake discs

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 21 Jan 2013 122,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear axle bushes perishing

exhaust rusting

front no plate delaminating

nearside front tyre worn on edges

some clips broken to secure front to rear brake pipes

wear to both front brake discs

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 9 Jan 2012 113,147 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs scored

head light covers fitted

n/s steering rack gaiter perished

Fail 9 Jan 2012 113,147 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs scored

head light covers fitted

n/s steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 18 Jan 2011 106,087 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 96,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,919 miles

flat spot on o/s/r tyre & screw in tread.....

front inner brake pads appear low, advise inspection....

front number plate contaminated.....

n/s steering rack gaiter perishing....

spare tyre flat & split.....

wipers smear & splitting , advise replacements , rear split.....

Fail 18 Dec 2008 89,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs worn.....

front number plate contaminated.....

general light under body corrosion.....

n/s/r tyre tread on limit.....

spare tyre deflated & split....

wipers smear , blades splitting , advise replacements.....

Pass 7 Dec 2007 82,768 miles

drivers screen washer aim poor....

exhaust system corroding....

front number plate contaminated....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

spare tyre badly split , ,,do not use,,....

Pass 19 Dec 2006 78,093 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 77,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust corroded close to join with rear...

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn...

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres close to limit...

play in n/s & o/s/f strut top bushes..

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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N705 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N705 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.

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What year was N705 CJK registered?

N705 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N705 CJK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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