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N851 CKJ

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,620 mi
Last recorded44,620 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 CKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 44,620 miles

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

Nearside sill surface corrosion

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

Offside sill surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2017 44,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside sill surface corrosion

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

Offside sill surface corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2015 43,184 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,043 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 42,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,741 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,388 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 39,388 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,960 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 37,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,237 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 36,237 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,696 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,013 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,210 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 29,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,216 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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N851 CKJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N851 CKJ, 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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N851 CKJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N851 CKJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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