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N708 UFJ

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,503 mi
Last recorded87,503 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 UFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2011 87,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,168 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 76,168 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 72,812 miles

wheel trims fitted so wheel nuts not checked

Fail 3 Dec 2009 72,794 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wheel trims fitted so wheel nuts not checked

Pass 6 Jul 2007 72,397 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2006 71,058 miles

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

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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N708 UFJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N708 UFJ, 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 N708 UFJ registered?

N708 UFJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N708 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N708 UFJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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