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N306 LGK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

53,316 mi
Last recorded53,316 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 LGK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 53,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres showing minor signs of perishing

Fail 10 Feb 2022 53,316 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres showing minor signs of perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,130 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play /slight play in steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

oil leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight movement

all four tyres have age related cuts/scuffs

oil leaks

rear parking /service brake just met requirements

Fail 19 Feb 2020 52,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight movement

all four tyres have age related cuts/scuffs

oil leaks

rear parking /service brake just met requirements

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,073 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have age related cuts/scuffs

Fail 18 Feb 2019 50,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have age related cuts/scuffs

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

inner side sills surface corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,941 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 46,941 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,782 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 44,782 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 42,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,131 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,024 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 37,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,653 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 35,653 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,103 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 34,103 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,796 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,530 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 29,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,548 miles

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

both rear tyres aged cracks

Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,653 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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N306 LGK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N306 LGK, 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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N306 LGK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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