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N343 EKD

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,386 mi
Last recorded54,386 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 EKD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,386 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 54,386 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,705 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Exhaust generally corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper and osf wing damage-no sharp edges

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

OSF AND NSR wheel trims missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Exhaust generally corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper and osf wing damage-no sharp edges

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

OSF AND NSR wheel trims missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,802 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 35,801 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,278 miles

Air Bag Warning Light On Dash.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 34,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,097 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 32,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,777 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,426 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 29,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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N343 EKD is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N343 EKD, 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 N343 EKD registered?

N343 EKD is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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