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N249 KGP

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,527 mi
Last recorded30,527 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 KGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,527 miles

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

Exhaust system hanging low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Jul 2020 30,494 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system hanging low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,497 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,207 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 23,205 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,128 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 23,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,951 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,203 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 22,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,784 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,034 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,285 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,712 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,940 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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N249 KGP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N249 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 N249 KGP registered?

N249 KGP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N249 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N249 KGP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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