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N802 JBF

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN802 JBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 105,766 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,720 miles

Fair amount of had brake lever travel.

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

Rear nearside indicator and reversing lamp lenses are damaged.

Washers are poor.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 99,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fair amount of had brake lever travel.

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

Offside front indicator lens is damaged.

Rear nearside indicator and reversing lamp lenses are damaged.

Some noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Washers are poor.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 90,682 miles

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

accident damage to front of car

Pass 15 May 2007 80,422 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 70,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 May 2006 70,672 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 70,666 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r bumper insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2006 70,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N802 JBF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N802 JBF, 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 N802 JBF registered?

N802 JBF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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