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N312 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,726 mi
Last recorded68,726 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,726 miles

subframe corroding front

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both fog lamps broken on lenses

both front shock absorbers wet slight leak

both rear tyres cracking

front discs corroded

subframe corroding front

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,520 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 67,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,187 miles

exhaust has slight blow

rear tyres starting to perish

screen has slight damage

temp coolant cap replaced with original found down back of engine

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,125 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inside edge

nearside front shock absorber has slight covering of oil

nearside front top suspension mount has slight movement

steering rack has slight play at inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,843 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 60,843 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,846 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,930 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,171 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 53,169 miles

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

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

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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N312 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N312 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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N312 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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