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N186 BKU

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,561 mi
Last recorded156,561 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2017 156,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded at drain hloe

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front outer sill corroded at drain hole

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear cross member corroded and both sides rear chassis to cross member corroded

engine cooling fan inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2016 148,892 miles

Offside Rear rear chassis corroded into a hole

both sides rear chassis corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 148,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear chassis corroded in to a hole

both sides rear chassis and cross member corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 141,199 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear sill corrodeed

offside rear chassis corroded but not effecting steering or braking

Fail 13 May 2015 140,922 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides rear sills corroded

offside rear chassis corrodedbut not effecting steering or braking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 133,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroded

nearside front tyre has cracks edge of tread

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 133,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroded

nearside front tyre has cracks edge of tread

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 124,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 116,165 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 116,165 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 109,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,572 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 24 Jun 2010 102,568 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 87,513 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 63,689 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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N186 BKU is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N186 BKU, 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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N186 BKU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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