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N357 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,191 mi
Last recorded55,191 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,242 miles

Both rear tyres DOT 2410

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish 165/65/13 76T

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,242 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres DOT 2410

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish 165/65/13 76T

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,486 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,486 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,143 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Rear chassis corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 51,071 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Rear chassis corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,348 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,751 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 47,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

offside front brake pad wear detect wire broken

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,477 miles

rear chassis corroded( behind bumper)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 43,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,518 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,965 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,965 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,103 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,932 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,205 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

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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N357 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N357 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 N357 GBK registered?

N357 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N357 GBK safe to buy?

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