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N181 BKJ

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,349 mi
Last recorded53,349 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 BKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 53,343 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 52,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,149 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 52,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,800 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,063 miles

offside rear brake effort low

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,250 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,265 miles

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both top mounts

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,051 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,160 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,150 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,956 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,879 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre is begining to wear on inside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,411 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,241 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

offside front tyre wearing thin inner

Fail 18 Mar 2008 30,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

offside front tyre wearing thin inner

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,558 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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N181 BKJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N181 BKJ, 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 N181 BKJ registered?

N181 BKJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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