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N126 KRL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 KRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 100,007 miles

both front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 95,771 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front discs corrsion

Fail 19 Aug 2010 95,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front discs corrsion

Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,925 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 87,448 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 83,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

osf indicator lens cover missing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 77,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 76,307 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 76,307 miles

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

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 KRL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KRL, 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 KRL registered?

N126 KRL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N126 KRL safe to buy?

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