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N396 TPK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,110 mi
Last recorded68,110 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 TPK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,996 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,630 miles

Nearside headlight aim on lower limit

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2009 58,581 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside headlight aim on lower limit

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 49,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,903 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 TPK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N396 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 N396 TPK registered?

N396 TPK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 1996.

Is N396 TPK safe to buy?

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