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N587 KKX

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,606 mi
Last recorded160,606 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 KKX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 160,606 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Throtle cable sawing through eletric cables.

Underside has advanced corrosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 157,221 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle showing signs of advanced corrosion.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 157,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle showing signs of advanced corrosion.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 153,719 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Exhaust has a repair badage fitted.

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 153,698 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Exhaust has a repair badage fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 150,068 miles

n/s front flexible hose perrished

n/s rear foot brake down on effort

n/s steering rack inner ball joint worn

rear silencer mounting split

Fail 20 Oct 2010 149,895 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front number plate unbonding

n/s front flexible hose perrished

n/s rear foot brake down on effort

n/s steering rack inner ball joint worn

rear silencer mounting split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 141,829 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 141,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 136,184 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

slighey missing on tick over

Pass 31 May 2007 127,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 113,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 113,259 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

brake fluid is black advise replacing

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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N587 KKX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N587 KKX, 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 N587 KKX registered?

N587 KKX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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