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N283 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,411 mi
Last recorded67,411 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 64,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s accident damage no jagged edges

o/s rear tyre perished

slight whine from rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Aug 2017 62,008 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s accident damage no jagged edges

o/s rear tyre perished

slight whine from rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,381 miles

bulge on inner o/s/r tyre

front no plate damaged

front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damaged

front o/s light damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2015 57,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damaged

front o/s light damaged

Pass 16 May 2014 56,189 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

n/s accident damage no jagged edges

not able to check all brake pipes

Fail 16 May 2014 56,189 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

n/s accident damage no jagged edges

not able to check all brake pipes

Fail 9 May 2014 56,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front number plate damaged but not unreadable

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

steering colum has play in spline joint

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,395 miles

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

osf ind lens broken

osf top strut mount has slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

osf ind lens broken

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,599 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 47,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s front tyreswearing on inside

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s front tyreswearing on inside

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,429 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 42,429 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,952 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 38,952 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,059 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 36,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N283 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N283 GBK, 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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N283 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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