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N42 KGT

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,400 mi
Last recorded56,400 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 KGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2011 56,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake discs are corroded.

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox area.

Osr wheel arch becoming corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,015 miles

Boot support is rusty.

Engine sump is rusty and leaking.

Front brake disc faces are mottled,

Front brakes are out of ballance,

Minor leak at rear exhaust joint,

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise on rotation.

Offside dip pattern is poor.

Quiery medium used at lower sills??????

Rear flexable brake hoses ends are rusty,

Rear seats and belts had to be moved for inspection.

Rear wheel arches are rusty.

Reduced performance at rear service brakes.

Rust at offside rear inner sill.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 49,015 miles

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

Boot support is rusty.

Engine sump is rusty and leaking.

Front brake disc faces are mottled,

Front brakes are out of ballance,

Minor leak at rear exhaust joint,

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise on rotation.

Offside dip pattern is poor.

Quiery medium used at lower sills??????

Rear flexable brake hoses ends are rusty,

Rear seats and belts had to be moved for inspection.

Rear wheel arches are rusty.

Reduced performance at rear service brakes.

Rust at offside rear inner sill.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,848 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 38,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,374 miles

Front tyres show wear at edges.

Nearside rear tyre is worn at outer edge.

Rear shock absorber tops are rusty.

Reduced performance at rear service brakes.

Slight play at nearside front suspension strutt top

Small leak at new exhaust joints.

Surface rust at offside rear inner sill.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,291 miles

Front subframe abit corroded slightly

O/S/F ball joint grease bellow split

Slight corrosion and leak at rear exhaust section around mounting area

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F top susp/mount

Fail 25 Jan 2008 22,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front subframe abit corroded slightly

O/S/F ball joint grease bellow split

Slight corrosion and leak at rear exhaust section around mounting area

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F top susp/mount

Spare tyre appears to be abit low on pressure (soft)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,092 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 13,092 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 5,885 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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N42 KGT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N42 KGT, 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 N42 KGT registered?

N42 KGT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 1996.

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