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N488 KWS

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,663 mi
Last recorded76,663 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 KWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,604 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,773 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,879 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,861 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,406 miles

advise overheating rad fan not cutting in

Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 49,489 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 49,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N488 KWS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N488 KWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N488 KWS registered?

N488 KWS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N488 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 KWS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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