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N821 NGJ

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,993 mi
Last recorded59,993 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 NGJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,993 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

slight front no.plate damage (still readable)

steering slightly worn and floaty, steering wheel is not centralised when driving in a straight line

Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure totally mishapen, perished and seperated to the cord (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure totally mishapen, perished and seperated to cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

slight front no.plate damage (still readable)

steering slightly worn and floaty, steering wheel is not centralised when driving in a straight line

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,100 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 55,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,825 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,230 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,512 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 53,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,572 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,152 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 51,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,548 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,277 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,133 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2007 42,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,761 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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N821 NGJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N821 NGJ, 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 N821 NGJ registered?

N821 NGJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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