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N138 GLP

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,415 mi
Last recorded61,415 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 GLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,673 miles

Oil leak

both front discs rusty

bulls eye nearside headlamp

spare tyre missing

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,074 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 54,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

coolent leak

engine oil leaks

front brake discs heavily corroded

near side front brake hose starting to perish

near side rear tyre heavily perished

spare wheel carrier insecure

stone chip to near side front head lamp glass

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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N138 GLP 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 N138 GLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N138 GLP?

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What year was N138 GLP registered?

N138 GLP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N138 GLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N138 GLP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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