MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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)
both rear brake hoses ferrules rusty
rusty scabs on sills
water in n/s front indicator
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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N958 JCV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1996.
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