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N195 KBV

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

56,654 mi
Last recorded56,654 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN195 KBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust center section corroded leaking gasses

Fail 23 Oct 2025 56,654 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust center section corroded leaking gasses

Pass 26 Oct 2024 56,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 56,353 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

screen scratched

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,054 miles

slight wear in n/s strut top mount

Fail 20 Oct 2022 56,054 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight wear in n/s strut top mount

Pass 28 Oct 2021 55,727 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 55,727 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 55,102 miles

All tyres underinflated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking oil but no visible hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 55,102 miles

All tyres underinflated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking oil but no visible hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 54,777 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 54,771 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 54,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,704 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 53,704 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 20 Oct 2016 52,754 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 52,750 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,873 miles

front brake pads corroded

front brake pads thin

Fail 12 Oct 2015 51,873 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads corroded

front brake pads thin

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,670 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 50,670 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,460 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 49,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 48,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,908 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 44,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 43,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,750 miles

front bearing noisey on road

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,506 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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N195 KBV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 N195 KBV, 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 N195 KBV registered?

N195 KBV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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