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N346 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,239 mi
Last recorded87,239 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 87,239 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 87,238 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 84,553 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 84,553 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 81,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged/temp repair

Pass 15 May 2014 78,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside door mirror damaged/temp repair

Pass 8 May 2013 75,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside door mirror damage/temp repair

Pass 17 May 2012 72,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs corroding

nearside door mirror damaged/temp repair

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 May 2012 72,521 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs corroding

nearside door mirror damaged/temp repair

offside front inner wing cover fouling on fan belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 May 2011 69,586 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside door mirror insurcue

Fail 16 May 2011 69,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside door mirror insurcue

Fail 4 May 2010 65,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 65,812 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 May 2009 62,231 miles

screen stone chipped

slight blow rear exh joint

wear front disc

Fail 14 May 2009 62,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

fan belt/bottom pulley worn through lower plastic cover

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 13 May 2008 55,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 50,021 miles

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

near side front and off side tyres low

Pass 12 May 2006 45,103 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)

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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N346 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N346 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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N346 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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