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N257 BKL

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,197 mi
Last recorded42,197 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 BKL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2013 42,110 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,137 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2012 35,133 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,342 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2011 33,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,490 miles

both front headlamps on min height setting

both front top strut mountings have some play

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,718 miles

N/s door mirror loose.

O/s/r bumper corner loose.

O/s/r light lens cracked.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 29,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/s door mirror loose.

O/s/f rear subframe bolt loose, advise attention.

O/s/r bumper corner loose.

O/s/r light lens cracked.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,136 miles

both headlamps are on min height setting

centre section of exhaust corroding and has slight blow

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,490 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

n/s/f top strut mounting has slight play

rear exhaust section starting to corrode around mounting points

Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,977 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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N257 BKL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N257 BKL, 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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N257 BKL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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