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N164 CKJ

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,651 mi
Last recorded91,651 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 CKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,651 miles

Both front shock absorbers weaping.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 91,651 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers weaping.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,435 miles

O/S/F top shock mountimg worn

brake pedal rubber partially worn

exhaust noisy

Fail 15 Apr 2010 79,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F top shock mountimg worn

brake pedal rubber partially worn

exhaust noisy

Pass 19 May 2009 68,862 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 68,862 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 62,387 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake warning wires broken on n/s/f and o/s/f

damage to n/s/ sill panel

front fog lights poor due to rusting lens reflecter

n/s/f leg damp

Fail 8 May 2008 62,387 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake warning wires broken on n/s/f and o/s/f

damage to n/s/ sill panel

front fog lights poor due to rusting lens reflecter

n/s/f leg damp

n/s/f tyre wqrn on outer edge poss wheel brg or tracking out

Fail 10 May 2007 59,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both fronnt brake pad warning light wires broken

Pass 10 May 2007 59,209 miles

both fronnt brake pad warning light wires broken

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 47,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age (1995)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 109,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N164 CKJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N164 CKJ, 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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N164 CKJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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