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N284 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,085 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 90,509 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 90,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,443 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,852 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,308 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,220 miles

n/s rear tyre out of shape a little

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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N284 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N284 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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N284 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N284 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N284 GBK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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