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N598 KBX

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,051 mi
Last recorded108,051 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 108,051 miles

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

engine misfire at idle

Fail 29 Oct 2012 108,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine misfire at idle

Pass 26 Oct 2011 106,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 104,574 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 104,358 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 99,009 miles

Both registration plates damaged.

Slightly rough running at idle.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 99,009 miles

Both registration plates damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slightly rough running at idle.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 94,319 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 94,319 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 88,719 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 88,719 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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N598 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N598 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 N598 KBX registered?

N598 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1996.

Is N598 KBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N598 KBX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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