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N861 JBX

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,997 mi
Last recorded69,997 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 JBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,997 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 15 Oct 2008 69,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 19 Oct 2007 67,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2007 67,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,714 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 63,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 61,866 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 61,866 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

oil leak

variation front brakes

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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N861 JBX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N861 JBX, 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 N861 JBX registered?

N861 JBX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N861 JBX safe to buy?

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