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N266 BKL

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,059 mi
Last recorded42,059 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 BKL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2013 42,059 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,117 miles

both front dices corroding

fair amount of handbrake travel

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links bushes perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,021 miles

both front brake dises corroding

both front top strut mountings has slight play

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

some play in steering coloum/rack

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,653 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

O/s/f steering rack gaitor starting to split.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 24,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

O/s/f steering rack gaitor starting to split.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,388 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

exhaust front pipe corroding and starting to blow

rear exhaust box rubber mountings starting to perish and split

Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,095 miles

Rear tyres scuffed on outer walls.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,673 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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N266 BKL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N266 BKL, 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 N266 BKL registered?

N266 BKL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N266 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 BKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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