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N914 FWJ

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,281 mi
Last recorded78,281 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN914 FWJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light stays on

offside rear outer arch going rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2008 78,281 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light stays on

offside rear outer arch going rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light stays on

offside rear outer arch going rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air bag light stays on

offside and nearside rear brake ferrules going rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2007 75,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air bag light stays on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and just in limit

offside and nearside rear brake ferrules going rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Mar 2006 73,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

rear wiper split

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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N914 FWJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N914 FWJ, 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 N914 FWJ registered?

N914 FWJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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