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N959 YJH

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,483 mi
Last recorded64,483 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 YJH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,483 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,452 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,050 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 63,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,459 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight worn

Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,453 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 58,514 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 54,950 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 54,950 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 54,925 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,170 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 51,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Fail 2 Sep 2005 51,129 miles

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)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres fouling on inner wheel arch covers during lock to lock check.

both rear no plate lights not showing white light.

n/s/f tyre worn below min tread depth on raised tread.

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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N959 YJH is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N959 YJH, 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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N959 YJH is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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