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N257 KAF

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,013 mi
Last recorded99,013 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 KAF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 99,013 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE SIDE WALL NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLY OR CORDS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 99,013 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE SIDE WALL NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLY OR CORDS

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 19 Oct 2007 95,846 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 95,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,085 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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 KAF is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol 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 N257 KAF, 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 N257 KAF registered?

N257 KAF is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N257 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 KAF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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