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N579 KBX

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,164 mi
Last recorded73,164 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 73,164 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,893 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 65,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 63,198 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 52,065 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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N579 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N579 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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What year was N579 KBX registered?

N579 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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