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N855 FJC

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,743 mi
Last recorded118,743 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 FJC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 118,743 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 118,743 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 104,762 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 104,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 91,048 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 91,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 84,784 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 84,784 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2006 77,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 77,219 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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N855 FJC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N855 FJC, 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 N855 FJC registered?

N855 FJC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N855 FJC safe to buy?

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