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N765 JRN

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN765 JRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 100,635 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 100,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2010 100,619 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,589 miles

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 86,030 miles

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

clutch worn out

fan belt squealing

nearside rear tyre tread feels uneavan

offside rear tyre wall cracking inner & outer

wipers worn

Fail 4 Jun 2008 86,028 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

clutch worn out

fan belt squealing

nearside rear tyre tread feels uneavan

offside rear tyre wall cracking inner & outer

wipers worn

Pass 4 Jun 2007 78,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,217 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 70,201 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2005 65,067 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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N765 JRN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N765 JRN, 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 N765 JRN registered?

N765 JRN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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