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N505 KWS

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,085 mi
Last recorded66,085 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 KWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 66,085 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery insecure

under body has all over corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,420 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc starting to pitt

Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,234 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,634 miles

35% inbalance on rear brakes

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,920 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 54,915 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,601 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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N505 KWS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N505 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.

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What year was N505 KWS registered?

N505 KWS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N505 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 KWS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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