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N386 TPK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,401 mi
Last recorded63,401 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 TPK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,401 miles

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

nearside front tyre wear on edges.

slight damage to nearside front out rigger.

slight damage to nearside front outer wing.

slight noise from steering.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,399 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre wear on edges.

slight damage to nearside front out rigger.

slight damage to nearside front outer wing.

slight noise from steering.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,911 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,077 miles

os & ns front road springs corroded.os & ns steering rack gaitors perishing.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,074 miles

damage n/s/f wing

n/s/f indicator cover missing

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,216 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 51,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perrished

the hand brake travel is high

Pass 9 Dec 2005 45,835 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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N386 TPK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N386 TPK, 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 N386 TPK registered?

N386 TPK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N386 TPK safe to buy?

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