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N608 KRL

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,515 mi
Last recorded47,515 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 KRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 47,430 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Upper Slight play in strut top mountings

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 46,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp leveller switch slow and limited

slight play on both front top suspension strut mounts

Pass 30 Nov 2023 42,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 40,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play on both front top strut mounts

Fail 23 Nov 2022 40,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play on both front top strut mounts

Pass 4 Dec 2021 36,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight play on both front top strut mounts

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,732 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,018 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 36,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,035 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 35,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,714 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,284 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 31,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,310 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,500 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from nearside inner C.V. boot

slight oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,576 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 24,576 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,064 miles

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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N608 KRL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N608 KRL, 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 N608 KRL registered?

N608 KRL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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