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N632 KFC

1996 Renault Clio

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,953 mi
Last recorded75,953 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN632 KFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,953 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all floor pans,rear chassis rails and rear cross members corroded in prescribed areas

both front brake discs badly pitted

genral corrosion front and rear suspension components

ns inner cv boot leaking oil

osr sill drop plate corroded

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

play in os steering rack track arm inner joint/knock in steering

Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all floor pans,rear chassis rails and rear cross members corroded in prescribed areas

both front brake discs badly pitted

exhaust system corroded recommend attention/mounts perishing

front wipers smearing

genral corrosion front and rear suspension components

ns inner cv boot leaking oil

osr sill drop plate corroded

play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

play in os steering rack track arm inner joint/knock in steering

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,430 miles

both front & rear chassis rails & front & rear crossmembers corroded.

both rear drop plates & front chassis outriggers corroded.

exhaust corroded.

front brake discs badly pitted & corroded.

front subframe & front & rear suspension components corroded.

n/s/front tyre worn on edges and badly perished (radial cracks).

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished.

slight p[lay in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,254 miles

front chassis legs corroding

front subframe corroding

general corrosion rear suspension & shock absorbers

Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,252 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front chassis legs corroding

front subframe corroding

general corrosion rear suspension & shock absorbers

lower efficiency n/s/r footbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,133 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake balance 24%

front subframe corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,133 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coolant weeping from radiator

front subframe corroding

lower efficiency n/s/r foot & hand brake

slight play in steering rack

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,046 miles

front brake balance poor (21%)

front subframe & mounts corroding slightly

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

slight play in steering rack

various slight exhaust leaks - repaired with paste

Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,166 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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N632 KFC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Purple with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N632 KFC, 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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N632 KFC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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