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N642 KLA

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,470 mi
Last recorded78,470 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 KLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 78,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 78,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 78,465 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 71,158 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 70,709 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 70,111 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 68,451 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,502 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,502 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 64,502 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,288 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 61,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,045 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 56,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,774 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,190 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,330 miles

Front number plate letters deforming

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside handbrake casing beginning to split

Fail 7 Dec 2010 48,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front number plate letters deforming

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside handbrake casing beginning to split

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,953 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front fog lamp lenes deterioated

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,712 miles

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

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

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

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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N642 KLA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N642 KLA, 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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N642 KLA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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