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N823 NGJ

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

842,300 mi
Last recorded842,300 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 NGJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 842,300 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 84,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,557 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 72,551 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,540 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 70,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,463 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,671 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 62,671 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N823 NGJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 N823 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N823 NGJ?

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What year was N823 NGJ registered?

N823 NGJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N823 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N823 NGJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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