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N178 LGK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,697 mi
Last recorded84,697 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 LGK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 84,697 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,509 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,509 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,424 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 76,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,938 miles

all tyre treads low.

exhaust system corroded on joints.

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 55,436 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Aug 2005 55,436 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

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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N178 LGK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N178 LGK, 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 N178 LGK registered?

N178 LGK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N178 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 LGK shows 12 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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