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N353 KGC

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,265 mi
Last recorded102,265 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 KGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 102,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 102,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,841 miles

Air bag light on

Front number plate damaged but clearly readable

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

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

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

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

Offside rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2010 89,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Air bag light on

Front number plate damaged but clearly readable

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

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

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

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

Offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 86,056 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2009 86,056 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,903 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 May 2007 65,313 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2006 61,817 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 KGC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N353 KGC, 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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N353 KGC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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