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N716 JGT

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,616 mi
Last recorded63,616 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 JGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,423 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 62,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear registration plate deterioated

Pass 11 Feb 2017 61,313 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 61,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,176 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 32,302 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 32,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,457 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 26,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,575 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 22,891 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,891 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 16,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 16,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,232 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 14,232 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,152 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 13,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes noisey

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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N716 JGT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N716 JGT, 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 N716 JGT registered?

N716 JGT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N716 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N716 JGT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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