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N422 CKU

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,549 mi
Last recorded61,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 CKU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play n.s.f. strut top bush when jacked up

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,778 miles

play o.s.f. strut top bush when jacked up

Fail 24 Jun 2010 58,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n.s.f. wheel bearing noisey

play o.s.f. strut top bush when jacked up

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,048 miles

brake pipes c oated in grease

footbrake effort getting low

o.s.f. tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion o.s. outer sill

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 56,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes c oated in grease

footbrake effort getting low

front discs pitted and pads getting low

o.s.f. tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion o.s. outer sill

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o.s.f.tyre worn on inner edge poss track out??

Fail 16 Jun 2007 49,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 49,873 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 44,445 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge †n/s/rear tyre slight uneven wear

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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N422 CKU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N422 CKU, 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 N422 CKU registered?

N422 CKU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N422 CKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N422 CKU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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