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N729 JYG

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,169 mi
Last recorded98,169 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 JYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 98,169 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 98,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,442 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,155 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 93,147 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 89,139 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 13 Nov 2008 89,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 16 Nov 2007 83,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes in poor corroded condition

Fail 16 Nov 2007 83,142 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes in poor corroded condition

Pass 16 Nov 2006 74,835 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 71,206 miles

*rear tyres worn on inner edges*

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 71,206 miles

*rear tyres worn on inner edges*

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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N729 JYG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N729 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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N729 JYG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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