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N486 KBX

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,591 mi
Last recorded95,591 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,591 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil

nearside inner sill rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2009 94,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 94,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2008 89,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 80,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust rubbers slightly perished

slight play in offside steering rack end.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers slightly perished

slight play in offside steering rack end.

Fail 2 Jul 2005 76,561 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, on legal limit

rear flexi brake pipe unions rusted

reserve travel on handbrake almost at limit

slight exhaust blow at centre pipe mounting bracket

some play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 2 Jul 2005 76,561 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, on legal limit

rear flexi brake pipe unions rusted

reserve travel on handbrake almost at limit

slight exhaust blow at centre pipe mounting bracket

some play in both front strut top mountings

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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N486 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N486 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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N486 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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