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N728 JYG

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,699 mi
Last recorded46,699 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 JYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2008 46,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,562 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 44,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

load bearing load strucher outer@inner sillsurface corroed †o/f n/s top sp/bearing slight play †o/f front slight play inrack

Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,372 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 41,372 miles

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

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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N728 JYG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N728 JYG, 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 N728 JYG registered?

N728 JYG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N728 JYG safe to buy?

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