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N258 KOU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,627 mi
Last recorded53,627 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 KOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,627 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,219 miles

n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter perished on outer edge.not leaking at time of test.

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge,advise tracking checked.

wipers split on ends.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 47,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter perished on outer edge.not leaking at time of test.

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge,advise tracking checked.

wipers split on ends.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,162 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 45,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake disc`s are quite badly corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 43,496 miles

N/S/F OUTER PAD GETTING LOW.

Fail 2 Feb 2008 43,496 miles

N/S/F OUTER PAD GETTING LOW.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,971 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 40,970 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge advise alignment check

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,562 miles

O/S/F TYRE; INNER TREAD WORN.

Fail 30 Jan 2006 38,562 miles

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

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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N258 KOU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N258 KOU, 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 N258 KOU registered?

N258 KOU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N258 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 KOU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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