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N722 JPV

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,016 mi
Last recorded87,016 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN722 JPV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,016 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 3 Oct 2014 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front wiper blades in poor condition

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,080 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,067 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,769 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 75,042 miles

front exhuast near engine mount

exhuast pipe from center to rear blowing slightly

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s/f headlamp has slight movement

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

slight roughness to n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 75,042 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhuast pipe from center to rear blowing slightly

front exhuast near engine mount

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s/f headlamp has slight movement

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,427 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,426 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,558 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 68,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,388 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,866 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate slightly deteriated

o/s/r brake hose ferrules rusty

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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N722 JPV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N722 JPV, 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 N722 JPV registered?

N722 JPV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N722 JPV safe to buy?

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