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N313 LGK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN313 LGK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,377 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,377 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,295 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,691 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,691 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,012 miles

n/s/f shoch absorber slight leak.slight judder rear brakes.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 64,545 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER RUBBER SUPPORT MOUNT IS SPLITTING

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR HUB HAS SLIGHT ROUGHNESS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,545 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER RUBBER SUPPORT MOUNT IS SPLITTING

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR HUB HAS SLIGHT ROUGHNESS

Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,578 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 60,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CENTRE SILENCER MOUNT STARTING TO SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL GREASE RETAINING GAITER SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER WALL STARTING TO SPLIT

RERA WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 21 Sep 2005 56,209 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 56,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N313 LGK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N313 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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N313 LGK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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