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N465 KBX

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,714 mi
Last recorded54,714 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN465 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,714 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,714 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,912 miles

o/s/front brake caliper possibly binding on when hot & also brake disc orange in colour also afecting wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to offside outer sill seam

cracking to walls and tread area of both rear tyres

presence of oil on engine and lower half of servo housing

surface corrosion to floor pan

surface corrosion to front chassis

surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to rear chassis

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

surface corrosion to sub frame

vehicle only just meets front brake imbalance requirments

Fail 20 Mar 2007 33,894 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to offside outer sill seam

cracking to walls and tread area of both rear tyres

presence of oil on engine and lower half of servo housing

surface corrosion ot front suspension components

surface corrosion to floor pan

surface corrosion to front chassis

surface corrosion to rear chassis

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

surface corrosion to sub frame

Fail 26 Jan 2007 33,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion to offside sill seam

cracking to walls of both rear tyres

presence of oil in engine bay

slight wear to both front shock absorber top bushes

surface corrosion to front underside

surface corrosion to rear suspension components and chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,197 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 33,197 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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N465 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N465 KBX, 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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N465 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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