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N126 KMJ

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 KMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,067 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Mar 2006 58,427 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

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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N126 KMJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N126 KMJ, 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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What year was N126 KMJ registered?

N126 KMJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N126 KMJ safe to buy?

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