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N274 EKK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,354 mi
Last recorded97,354 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 EKK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 97,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,161 miles

exhaust corroding

movement in both front shock absorber top mounts

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f shock absorber damp

oil leaks

rear shock absorber bushes perished

screen chipped

steering rack gaitors perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 91,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroding

movement in both front shock absorber top mounts

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f shock absorber damp

oil leaks

rear shock absorber bushes perished

screen chipped

steering rack gaitors perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2007 84,612 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 78,435 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

poor rear brake balance

Pass 6 Jul 2006 78,435 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

poor rear brake balance

Pass 7 Jul 2005 71,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N274 EKK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N274 EKK, 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 N274 EKK registered?

N274 EKK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N274 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N274 EKK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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