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N958 JCV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,526 mi
Last recorded148,526 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 JCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 148,526 miles

Corrosion on arches,sills and heavily corroded on underside of vehicle

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated on both sides of the vehicle

Oil leak

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2008 148,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on arches,sills and heavily corroded on underside of vehicle

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated on both sides of the vehicle

Oil leak

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2008 148,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corossion to rear of vehicle

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 16 Dec 2007 141,230 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion at rear of vehicle not within 30cm of suspension components

N/S rear wheel bearing very noisy

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2007 141,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Corrosion at rear of vehicle not within 30cm of suspension components

N/S rear wheel bearing very noisy

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 132,746 miles

both rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

rusty scabs on sills

water in n/s front indicator

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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N958 JCV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N958 JCV, 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 N958 JCV registered?

N958 JCV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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