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N265 BKY

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,401 mi
Last recorded93,401 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 BKY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,401 miles

Battery insecure

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing low

silght roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 5 Sep 2007 93,401 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery inscure

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight blow from exhaust

slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2007 90,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear wheelarch corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2006 84,324 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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N265 BKY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N265 BKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N265 BKY?

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What year was N265 BKY registered?

N265 BKY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N265 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N265 BKY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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