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N657 KNG

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,182 mi
Last recorded107,182 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 KNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 107,182 miles

both sides front floors rusting

center and rear exhaust system rusting

engine sump heavily corroded

feul filter heavily corroded

front brake discs poor condition

front pads low

handbrake reserve travel low

n/s/f sill rusting

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear chassis cross member rusting

Fail 19 Mar 2013 107,182 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front floors rusting

center and rear exhaust system rusting

engine sump heavily corroded

feul filter heavily corroded

front brake discs poor condition

front pads low

handbrake reserve travel low

n/s/f sill rusting

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear chassis cross member rusting

Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,226 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 95,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,669 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 91,665 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,793 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 81,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,448 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 65,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,157 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2008 56,157 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,814 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 51,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,569 miles

n/s door mirror cover damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2006 47,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake has extra travel

n/s mirror cover damaged

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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N657 KNG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N657 KNG, 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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N657 KNG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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