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N428 DKL

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,535 mi
Last recorded73,535 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 DKL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2007 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake disc corroding on inside.

offside rear footbrake efficiency slightly low.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 73,535 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake disc corroding on inside.

offside rear footbrake efficiency slightly low.

Pass 1 Jul 2006 65,016 miles

both front brake discs corroding on insides.

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2005 60,908 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 60,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroded

crack in windscreen outside of prescribed areas

engine oil leaks

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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N428 DKL is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N428 DKL, 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 N428 DKL registered?

N428 DKL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N428 DKL safe to buy?

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