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N355 KGC

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 KGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,672 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 93,614 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,959 miles

considerable travel on parking brake lever

front wheel bearings are noisy with slight play evident

offside front tyre is slightly deteriorated

paint damage evident to bonnet

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Aug 2010 86,707 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

considerable travel on parking brake lever

front wheel bearings are noisy with slight play evident

offside front tyre is slightly deteriorated

paint damage evident to bonnet

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,592 miles

offside rear wheelarch corroding.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,064 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 63,174 miles

handbrake will soon need adjustment

Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,013 miles

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

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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N355 KGC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N355 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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What year was N355 KGC registered?

N355 KGC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N355 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N355 KGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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