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N428 LGK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 LGK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,186 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor deteriorating and leaking oil

Advise nearside inner drive shaft joint noisey when rotated

Advise offside rear tyre has slight deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2013 82,186 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor deteriorating and leaking oil

Advise nearside inner drive shaft joint noisey when rotated

Advise offside rear tyre has slight deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,121 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

major oil and coolant leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,579 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 76,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,754 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,413 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 70,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,196 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 66,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,440 miles

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

slight noise from rear nearside wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,793 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 54,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LGK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

N428 LGK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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