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N57 KGT

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,717 mi
Last recorded76,717 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 KGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,717 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 76,717 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,738 miles

cv gaiters both look damp

rear number plate in poor order

slight vertical movement in fromnt shocks due to lowering springs

Fail 19 Mar 2009 74,738 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

cv gaiters both look damp

rear number plate in poor order

slight vertical movement in fromnt shocks due to lowering springs

Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,998 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 66,998 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,577 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 60,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 54,339 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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N57 KGT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N57 KGT, 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 N57 KGT registered?

N57 KGT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N57 KGT safe to buy?

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