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N956 JLN

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,931 mi
Last recorded81,931 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 JLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 81,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 81,378 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 81,378 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 79,160 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 79,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,692 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,227 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 76,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,121 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,894 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,541 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 59,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 55,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,652 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,502 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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N956 JLN is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N956 JLN, 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 N956 JLN registered?

N956 JLN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N956 JLN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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