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N396 KPV

1996 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,835 mi
Last recorded112,835 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 KPV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 112,835 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2010 112,804 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 106,934 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 106,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 103,790 miles

o/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Fail 20 Mar 2008 103,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 20 Mar 2007 99,893 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cut but not to cords

slight movment in steering

Fail 19 Mar 2007 99,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cut but not to cords

slight movement in both steering rack inner ball swivels

Pass 23 Mar 2006 95,093 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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N396 KPV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N396 KPV, 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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N396 KPV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1996.

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