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N738 CJK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,061 mi
Last recorded61,061 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 CJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 61,061 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 61,061 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 52,648 miles

Front brake pad warning wires broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 46,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 46,389 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in nearside front top mount

Fail 21 Jun 2023 41,073 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level requires attention ASAP (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum

Excessive oil leak - requires attention ASAP

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded - require replacement ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside & offside front brake pad warning wires broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in nearside front top mount

Wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Jun 2022 37,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leval low

Pass 17 Jun 2021 33,702 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear lamp damaged

Oil leak - requires attention

Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish and wearing low

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 18,963 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside front inner CV boot / gearbox oil seal damp

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 18,963 miles

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

Oil leak slight

Fail 28 Sep 2017 18,941 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak slight

Pass 29 Sep 2016 17,422 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brakes weak

some play in nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 29 Sep 2016 17,420 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brakes weak

some play in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,712 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 16,711 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 15,954 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 15,922 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 15,881 miles

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

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

nearside rear footbrake reading could be better

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 May 2009 15,756 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 32,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 15,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,129 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,611 miles

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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N738 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N738 CJK, 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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N738 CJK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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