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N79 JWL

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,850 mi
Last recorded138,850 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 JWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 138,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 138,819 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 124,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 115,531 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 109,519 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N79 JWL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N79 JWL, 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 N79 JWL registered?

N79 JWL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N79 JWL safe to buy?

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