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N149 DKO

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,293 mi
Last recorded119,293 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 DKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,293 miles

Spare tyre defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2011 119,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Oct 2010 112,403 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2010 112,391 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2009 108,861 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 108,859 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 104,634 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2008 104,634 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2007 98,166 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 98,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 96,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tracking required

Fail 19 Oct 2006 96,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tracking required

Fail 6 Oct 2005 90,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 90,844 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N149 DKO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N149 DKO, 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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N149 DKO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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