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N321 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,343 mi
Last recorded58,343 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,343 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 58,343 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,349 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 54,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,267 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,079 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,079 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,488 miles

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

Fail 9 Feb 2006 43,180 miles

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

rear gearbox mount split

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,180 miles

rear gearbox mount split

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

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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N321 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N321 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 N321 GBK registered?

N321 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N321 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 GBK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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