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N318 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,446 mi
Last recorded83,446 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front offside coil spring slightly out of alignment

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,350 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty worn

score in front screen

uneven front tyre wear n/s/f

Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake discs corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty worn

score in front screen

uneven front tyre wear n/s/f

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,103 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 61,100 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 58,546 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,575 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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N318 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N318 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 N318 GBK registered?

N318 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N318 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 GBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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