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M396 RKO

1971 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,222 mi
Last recorded136,222 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1971 Renault Clio76,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 RKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 136,222 miles

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2007 130,699 miles

for adives refer to ticket no 523499817253

Fail 7 Aug 2007 130,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear subframe / axle bushes worn

slight play steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2006 127,624 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 127,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake travel long

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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M396 RKO is a 1971 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 76,320 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 M396 RKO, 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 55 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M396 RKO registered?

M396 RKO is a 1971 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M396 RKO safe to buy?

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