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N59 KBX

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,996 mi
Last recorded51,996 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,996 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust -brake discs-corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2015 51,996 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

exhaust -brake discs-corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,612 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2013 43,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,053 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,068 miles

165/65/13 X 4

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

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

OIL LEAK

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

R-TAX EXPIRES==31/1/12

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,375 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 29,375 miles

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

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

165/65/13 X4

NSF & OSF WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/1/12

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 22 Jan 2010 27,086 miles

165/656/13. x4

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

abnormal noise from engine

nsf wheel trim missing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,086 miles

165/656/13. x4

abnormal noise from engine

nsf wheel trim missing

Pass 17 Jan 2009 25,400 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 25,400 miles

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

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

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

165/65/15 X4

CHECK VEHICLE HISTORY REGARDING T/BELT REPLACEMENT

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,837 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 22,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

165/65/13 X4

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Spare tyre defective

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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N59 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N59 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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N59 KBX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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