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N260 KGP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,181 mi
Last recorded125,181 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 KGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 125,181 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blow on exhaust joints

chip in screen

corrosion on front brake discs

emmissions

n/s/f tyre just legal

rear brake efforts low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 120,577 miles

front number plate

n/s/r brake disc's

uneven wear on all tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2007 116,120 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f shocker leacking

rear foot and handbrake efforts

wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 114,387 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 114,384 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N260 KGP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N260 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 N260 KGP registered?

N260 KGP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N260 KGP safe to buy?

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