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N236 KGP

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 KGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 129,002 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 129,002 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)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,870 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

air bag light on

drivers stork damadged but works ok

number plate lights need pushing in properly

o/s/r arch rusty

rear wiper worn

sterring noisy but functions ok

Fail 25 Sep 2008 12,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

air bag light on

drivers stork damadged but works ok

number plate lights need pushing in properly

o/s/r arch rusty

rear wiper worn

sterring noisy but functions ok

Pass 16 Mar 2007 115,781 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 115,772 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 115,772 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs corroded on surface

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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N236 KGP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N236 KGP, 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 N236 KGP registered?

N236 KGP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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