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N261 DKE

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,682 mi
Last recorded88,682 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 DKE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,682 miles

WIRERING IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 18 Apr 2008 88,682 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper insecure

rear seat and seat belts not fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2007 88,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator belt worn

cooling fan seized

part of battery positive terminal clamp missing

Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,732 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 85,732 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 85,079 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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N261 DKE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N261 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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What year was N261 DKE registered?

N261 DKE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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