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N605 GRK

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,533 mi
Last recorded131,533 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 GRK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 131,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 131,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2010 119,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 117,961 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 117,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 104,277 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 104,277 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 95,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 95,826 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 87,829 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 79,107 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 79,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N605 GRK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N605 GRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N605 GRK registered?

N605 GRK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N605 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N605 GRK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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