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N369 KRL

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,031 mi
Last recorded107,031 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN369 KRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 107,031 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 107,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,162 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 104,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,158 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,009 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 95,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance indicator lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,931 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 85,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,493 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 22 Feb 2013 97,493 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,987 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 75,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 73,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,702 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,569 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,902 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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N369 KRL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N369 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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N369 KRL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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