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N311 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,341 mi
Last recorded65,341 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,341 miles

front ant-roll bar bushes splitting

front brake discs corroded

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

items removed from drivers view

rear silencer fouling on body

slight fluctuation from offside front brake reading

slight smear from wipers

Fail 8 Feb 2018 65,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front ant-roll bar bushes splitting

front brake discs corroded

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

items removed from drivers view

rear silencer fouling on body

slight fluctuation from offside front brake reading

slight smear from wipers

Pass 11 Feb 2017 58,380 miles

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

oil leakage

Fail 11 Feb 2017 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leakage

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,396 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 56,396 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,694 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,047 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 52,047 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,537 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,510 miles

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,727 miles

front brake sensor wire broken

Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,727 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

both rear tyres on 1.6 at time of test

front brake sensor wire broken

Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 33,776 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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N311 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N311 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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N311 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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