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N142 KWT

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,324 mi
Last recorded26,324 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 KWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,324 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,930 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 21,927 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,283 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,280 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,611 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,846 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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N142 KWT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc 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 N142 KWT, 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 N142 KWT registered?

N142 KWT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N142 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 KWT shows 8 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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