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N129 KMJ

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,193 mi
Last recorded121,193 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 KMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 121,193 miles

Nearside rear tyre very badly cracked. (165 65 14)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front outer CV gaitor leaking grease.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 121,175 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front outer CV gaitor leaking grease.

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

Nearside rear tyre very badly cracked. (165 65 14)

Pass 10 May 2012 114,590 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 109,518 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2010 101,028 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 101,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 86,636 miles

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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N129 KMJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N129 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 N129 KMJ registered?

N129 KMJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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