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N437 LGK

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,576 mi
Last recorded129,576 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 LGK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,576 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side front (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

off side rear chassis has corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 129,572 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side front (2.7.3)

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

front number plate damaged

off side rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,352 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side rear outer belts ()

Front both side front suspension top mounts has play

Spare tyre defective ()

engine has oil leak

off side rear chassis leg corroded

spar tyre worn

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,350 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side rear outer belts ()

Spare tyre defective ()

engine has oil leak

off side rear chassis leg corroded

spar tyre worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,789 miles

both side front suspension top mounts has play

near side rear seat has child seat fitted unable to inspect adult seat belt

spar tyre worn

Fail 4 Apr 2016 108,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both side front suspension top mounts has play

near side rear seat has child seat fitted unable to inspect adult seat belt

spar tyre worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,868 miles

both side front top suspension mounts has lift and side play.

exhaust mounting poor condition

spare tyre worn

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,866 miles

both front and both rear tyres worn low on tread

both front brake disc poor condition

both side front top suspension mounts has slight and lift and side/play

spar tyre worn below legel mini requirement 1.6mm

Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and both rear tyres worn low on tread

both front brake disc poor condition

both side front top suspension mounts has slight and lift and side/play

spar tyre worn below legel mini requirement 1.6mm

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,698 miles

Exhaust corroded

chassis starting to corrode n/s/f & o/s/f

n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,888 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,650 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 57,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,317 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,941 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 30,941 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,068 miles

ns rear tyre perishing

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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N437 LGK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N437 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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N437 LGK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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