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N106 VWK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,335 mi
Last recorded69,335 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 VWK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70R13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer quarter panel corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 67,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front to high (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer quarter panel corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,461 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 65,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,994 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,994 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,926 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,535 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 30 Mar 2012 61,535 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,649 miles

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

front offside tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,153 miles

o.s.f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,578 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,851 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 54,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,216 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 52,216 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,677 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 48,677 miles

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

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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N106 VWK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N106 VWK, 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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N106 VWK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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