MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
o/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposing cords
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
o/s/f tyre side wall cut but not to cords
slight movment in steering
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
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N396 KPV registered?
N396 KPV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1996.
Is N396 KPV safe to buy?
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