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N58 KGT

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,885 mi
Last recorded59,885 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 KGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 59,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,091 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 57,091 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,302 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 55,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,698 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,869 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 47,869 miles

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

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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N58 KGT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 N58 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 N58 KGT registered?

N58 KGT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N58 KGT safe to buy?

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