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N118 KBX

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,971 mi
Last recorded114,971 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 114,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,645 miles

o/s rear chassis corroding.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,202 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r chassis rail corroding.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 110,202 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r chassis rail corroding.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 105,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 105,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,302 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 95,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,621 miles

Engine overfilled with oil.

N/S door mirror glass insecure but maintaining a view to the rear.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S & N/S/R flexi brake hose ferrules corroded but not considered excessive.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 91,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine overfilled with oil.

N/S door mirror glass insecure but maintaining a view to the rear.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S & N/S/R flexi brake hose ferrules corroded but not considered excessive.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,059 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres on 3mm

Fail 12 Oct 2007 88,059 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres on 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2006 83,795 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 83,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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N118 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N118 KBX, 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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N118 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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