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N638 GBK

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,860 mi
Last recorded104,860 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN638 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 104,860 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 104,798 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner faces of both front brake discs deteriorating.

surface rust on rear brake hose ferrules.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 100,548 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 95,680 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 95,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from top of engine

Pass 9 Nov 2005 91,930 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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N638 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N638 GBK, 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 N638 GBK registered?

N638 GBK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N638 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N638 GBK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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