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N809 EJC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,354 mi
Last recorded108,354 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 EJC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,354 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 108,354 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,287 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,910 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,309 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,381 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 77,296 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,779 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 70,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 70,025 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N809 EJC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N809 EJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N809 EJC registered?

N809 EJC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N809 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N809 EJC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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