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N254 DKE

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,737 mi
Last recorded35,737 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 DKE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,737 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake noisy when applied on RBT

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,676 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

handbrake has high travel

sqeak from under car

Fail 29 Jul 2013 29,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front brake pad sensor wires been cut

handbrake has high travel

sqeak from under car

Fail 29 Jul 2013 69,081 miles

3 litres aded 10w/40

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

handbrake has high travel

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,081 miles

handbrake has high travel

3 litres aded 10w/40

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,545 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade unservicable

Fail 15 Jul 2009 16,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,387 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 11,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 8,383 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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N254 DKE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N254 DKE, 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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N254 DKE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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