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N353 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,330 mi
Last recorded38,330 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,330 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Jul 2010 38,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,144 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to craze

Fail 10 Jul 2009 37,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to craze

Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,608 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 35,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 33,308 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 28,795 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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N353 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 N353 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 N353 GBK registered?

N353 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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