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N314 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,031 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,432 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 79,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,217 miles

Oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 75,994 miles

battery light on

Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2008 73,264 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

both front wiper blades small splits

front brake pads wearing plus slight pitting to brake disc's

Pass 1 Nov 2007 71,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,468 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

engine leaking oil

Pass 2 Nov 2005 67,803 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 67,796 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake warning wirers broken

Poss water leak cam belt area

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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N314 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N314 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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What year was N314 GBK registered?

N314 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N314 GBK safe to buy?

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