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N358 KRL

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,506 mi
Last recorded114,506 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 KRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,506 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 105,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 102,892 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 102,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front discs in poor condition

offside front anti roll bar link bushes split

offside front wishbone bush spliting

Pass 27 Jun 2008 101,581 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 101,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 97,009 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 97,007 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 93,264 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 93,257 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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N358 KRL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 N358 KRL, 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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N358 KRL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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