MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
chips in windscreen
dents in n/s/f and o/s/f doors
parking brake lever travel long
slight noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
chips in windscreen
dents in n/s/f and o/s/f doors
o/s/f tyre won on edges
parking brake lever travel long
slight noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated
airbag light staying on.
engine leaking oil.
front brake discs worn/corroded.
non-standard air filter system fitted:- induction noise very loud.
slight play in steering rack on offside.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
engine leaking oil.
front brake discs worn/corroded.
non-standard air filter system fitted:- induction noise very loud.
slight play in steering rack on offside.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N238 KGP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N238 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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N238 KGP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.
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